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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: $32,844

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $316

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,285

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelMarinerForester
TrimPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,630 $28,195
Base Invoice $23,913 $26,409
Amenities Package 600  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 795  
Navigation system 1,845 1,800
All-weather floor mats 75 69
Remote start 345 432
Class II trailer hitch 395 468
3.0L V6 1,000  
AWD 1,750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Rear bumper protector   78
Universal garage door opener   82
Cargo cover   166
iPod integration   223
Satellite radio   453
Amenities Package 509  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 676  
Navigation system 1,569 1,650
All-weather floor mats 64 39
Remote start 293 324
Class II trailer hitch 336 351
3.0L V6 910  
AWD 1,592  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Rear bumper protector   51
Universal garage door opener   54
Cargo cover   108
iPod integration   145
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 6,805 3,954
Options (change) 5,949 3,181
Destination 725 695
Total Price $33,160 $32,844
Total Invoice $30,587 $30,285

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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: $416
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $394
Model Year20102009
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$33,160$32,844
Adjustments for Features0-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,160$32,744
Total Invoice$30,587$30,285
Adjustments for Features0-92
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,587$30,193

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102009
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Trailer sway control$25 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
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 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
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$5,795$5,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-92

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102009
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

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

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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