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Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $29,975 Mercury Mariner Premier | |||
| Difference: $619 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,631 Mercury Mariner | |||
| Difference: $767 | |||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 |
| Model | Mariner | Mariner | Forester |
| Trim | Base | Premier | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $22,650 | $24,765 | $27,895 |
| Base Invoice | $21,082 | $23,006 | $26,116 |
| Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. | 195 | 195 | |
| Amenities Package | 795 | ||
| Leather Trim Package | 995 | ||
| Sun and SYNC Package | 795 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | 295 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| Class II trailer hitch | 395 | 395 | 299 |
| Satellite radio | 195 | 445 | |
| Roof rack | 175 | ||
| 3.0L V6 | 1,010 | 1,000 | |
| AWD | 1,750 | 1,750 | |
| Heating Package | 295 | ||
| Moon and Tune Package | 795 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | ||
| 4-speed automatic | 1,000 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | 72 | ||
| Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. | 166 | 166 | |
| Amenities Package | 676 | ||
| Leather Trim Package | 846 | ||
| Sun and SYNC Package | 676 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | 251 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 47 | 47 | 33 |
| Class II trailer hitch | 336 | 336 | 195 |
| Satellite radio | 166 | 334 | |
| Roof rack | 149 | ||
| 3.0L V6 | 919 | 910 | |
| AWD | 1,592 | 1,592 | |
| Heating Package | 251 | ||
| Moon and Tune Package | 676 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | ||
| 4-speed automatic | 909 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | 47 | ||
| Options (change) | 6,655 | 4,485 | 2,054 |
| Options (change) | 5,824 | 3,978 | 1,637 |
| Destination | 725 | 725 | 645 |
| Total Price | $30,030 | $29,975 | $30,594 |
| Total Invoice | $27,631 | $27,709 | $28,398 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,024 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,063 | |||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 |
| Model | Mariner | Mariner | Forester |
| Trim | Base | Premier | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 240hp V6 | 240hp V6 | 224hp H4 |
| Transmission | A6 | A6 | A4 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 18/23 MPG | 18/23 MPG | 18/23 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 4 | 320, 7 | 155, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/70-16 | 235/70-16 | 215/55-17 |
| Total Price | $30,030 | $29,975 | $30,594 |
| Adjustments for Features | -30 | -405 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,000 | $29,570 | $30,594 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $430 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $27,631 | $27,709 | $28,398 |
| Adjustments for Features | -28 | -374 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,603 | $27,335 | $28,398 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $268 | $0 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 |
| Model | Mariner | Mariner | Forester |
| Trim | Base | Premier | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | ||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,850 | $6,225 | $5,820 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $30 | $405 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -28 | -374 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 |
| Model | Mariner | Forester |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 99.4 in |
| Length | 175.2 in | 176.6 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 68.3 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 65.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,549 lb. | 3,350 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.4 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.6 in | 53.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.4 in | 51.6 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.6 in | 43.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.2 in | 39.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 53.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 49.1 in | 51.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.6 in | 33.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 57.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner
| Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cargo cover | 75 | Yes |
| Storage beneath cargo floor | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 57% |
| Amenities Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Overhead sunglass holder | 25 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | No |
| Outside temperature display | 50 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 225 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 355 | 61% |
| Leather Trim Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sun and SYNC Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Overhead sunglass holder | 25 | Yes |
| Voice control for audio system | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| USB port | 25 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1075 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 16% |
Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 225 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cargo cover | 75 | Yes |
| Storage beneath cargo floor | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 57% |
| Moon and Tune Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 4-speed automatic | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 4-speed automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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