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Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,310

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $4,311

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,822

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $4,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelMarinerForester
TrimPremier2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,475 $32,995
Base Invoice $22,807 $30,836
Heating Package 295  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 195  
Navigation system 1,995  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 695  
Interior ambient lighting 295  
All-weather floor mats 75 72
Remote start 425 436
Class II trailer hitch 395 622
AWD 1,770  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Rear bumper protector   92
Cargo cover   182
Roof rack crossbars   199
Heating Package 251  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 166  
Navigation system 1,696  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 591  
Interior ambient lighting 251  
All-weather floor mats 57 46
Remote start 361 328
Class II trailer hitch 336 466
AWD 1,611  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Rear bumper protector   59
Cargo cover   118
Roof rack crossbars   117
Options (change) 6,140 1,801
Options (change) 5,320 1,262
Destination 695 825
Total Price $31,310 $35,621
Total Invoice $28,822 $32,923

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,151
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,105
Model Year20082014
ModelMarinerForester
TrimPremier2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionA4CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$31,310$35,621
Adjustments for Features0-2,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,310$33,461
Total Invoice$28,822$32,923
Adjustments for Features0-1,996
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,822$30,927

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082014
ModelMarinerForester
TrimPremier2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,950$7,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,996

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082014
ModelMarinerForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in103.9 in
Length175.2 in180.9 in
Width71.1 in70.7 in
Height67.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,526 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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