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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: $30,910

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $5,561

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,504

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $5,194

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelMarinerForester
TrimPremier2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,765 $33,795
Base Invoice $23,006 $31,569
Heating Package 295  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 195  
Amenities Package 590  
Moon and Tune Package 795  
All-weather floor mats 55 72
Remote start 345 445
Class II trailer hitch 395 634
3.0L V6 1,000  
AWD 1,750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Rear bumper protector   95
Cargo cover   182
Roof rack crossbars   199
Heating Package 251  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 166  
Amenities Package 502  
Moon and Tune Package 676  
All-weather floor mats 47 46
Remote start 293 333
Class II trailer hitch 336 475
3.0L V6 910  
AWD 1,592  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Rear bumper protector   61
Cargo cover   118
Roof rack crossbars   117
Options (change) 5,420 1,826
Options (change) 4,773 1,279
Destination 725 850
Total Price $30,910 $36,471
Total Invoice $28,504 $33,698

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,866
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,704
Model Year20092016
ModelMarinerForester
TrimPremier2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionA6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$30,910$36,471
Adjustments for Features0-2,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,910$33,776
Total Invoice$28,504$33,698
Adjustments for Features0-2,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,504$31,208

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092016
ModelMarinerForester
TrimPremier2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
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
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
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$5,200$7,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,490

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092016
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 Weight3,549 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?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested32557%
Total Not Requested25043%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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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