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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: $30,385

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $585

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,202

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102007
ModelMarinerForester
TrimPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,630 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,913 $26,116
Amenities Package 600  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 795  
All-weather floor mats 75 55
Class II trailer hitch 395 295
3.0L V6 1,000  
AWD 1,750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   87
Satellite radio   445
4-speed automatic   800
Amenities Package 509  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 676  
All-weather floor mats 64 33
Class II trailer hitch 336 192
3.0L V6 910  
AWD 1,592  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   56
Satellite radio   334
4-speed automatic   727
Options (change) 4,615 1,865
Options (change) 4,087 1,461
Destination 725 625
Total Price $30,970 $30,385
Total Invoice $28,725 $28,202

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $692
Model Year20102007
ModelMarinerForester
TrimPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/55-17
Total Price$30,970$30,385
Adjustments for Features-1,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,660$30,385
Total Invoice$28,725$28,202
Adjustments for Features-1,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,510$28,202

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102007
ModelMarinerForester
TrimPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
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
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$6,730$5,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2150

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102007
ModelMarinerForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in99.4 in
Length175.2 in176.6 in
Width71.1 in68.3 in
Height67.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.2 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.3 ft357.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested30044%
Total Not Requested37556%
Moon and Tune Elite 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%

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