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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: $32,315

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $447

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,698

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelMarinerForester
TrimPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,765 $28,195
Base Invoice $23,006 $26,409
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 195  
Heating Package 295  
Moon and Tune Package 795  
All-weather floor mats 55 69
Remote start 345 432
Class II trailer hitch 395 468
Navigation system 1,995 1,800
3.0L V6 1,000  
AWD 1,750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Rear bumper protector   78
Cargo cover   166
iPod integration   223
Satellite radio   453
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 166  
Heating Package 251  
Moon and Tune Package 676  
All-weather floor mats 47 39
Remote start 293 324
Class II trailer hitch 336 351
Navigation system 1,696 1,650
3.0L V6 910  
AWD 1,592  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Rear bumper protector   51
Cargo cover   108
iPod integration   145
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 6,825 3,872
Options (change) 5,967 3,127
Destination 725 695
Total Price $32,315 $32,762
Total Invoice $29,698 $30,231

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $148
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16
Model Year20092009
ModelMarinerForester
TrimPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-17
Total Price$32,315$32,762
Adjustments for Features0-595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,315$32,167
Total Invoice$29,698$30,231
Adjustments for Features0-549
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,698$29,682

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092009
ModelMarinerForester
TrimPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,625$6,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-549

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092009
ModelMarinerForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in103.0 in
Length175.2 in179.5 in
Width71.1 in70.1 in
Height67.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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