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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: $33,720

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $1,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,074

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $1,897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelMarinerForester
TrimPremier2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,635 $32,995
Base Invoice $23,928 $30,836
Amenities Package 600  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895  
Navigation system 1,845  
Rearview camera 455  
All-weather floor mats 75 72
Remote start 345 436
Class II trailer hitch 395 622
3.0L V6 1,000  
AWD 1,750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Universal garage door opener   74
Rear bumper protector   92
Cargo cover   182
Roof rack crossbars   199
Amenities Package 509  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761  
Navigation system 1,569  
Rearview camera 387  
All-weather floor mats 64 46
Remote start 293 328
Class II trailer hitch 336 466
3.0L V6 910  
AWD 1,592  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Universal garage door opener   48
Rear bumper protector   59
Cargo cover   118
Roof rack crossbars   117
Options (change) 7,360 1,875
Options (change) 6,421 1,310
Destination 725 825
Total Price $33,720 $35,695
Total Invoice $31,074 $32,971

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $359
Model Year20112014
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$33,720$35,695
Adjustments for Features0-1,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,720$34,030
Total Invoice$31,074$32,971
Adjustments for Features0-1,538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,074$31,433

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112014
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 
Power liftgate $350
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 
Safety key$5 
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$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
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$4,970$6,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,538

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112014
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

Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested42563%
Total Not Requested25037%
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 audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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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