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Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,450

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $985

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,291

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $1,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelMarinerMarinerLegacyLegacy
TrimPremierHybrid2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,475 $28,180 $25,895 $28,895
Base Invoice $22,807 $26,152 $24,343 $27,097
Heating Package 295      
Moon and Tune Elite Package 695      
Navigation system 1,995      
Interior ambient lighting 295 295    
Moon and Tune Package   995    
Premium Package   3,395    
Navigation Package     1,300 1,300
Sunroof     1,445 1,445
Heating Package 251      
Moon and Tune Elite Package 591      
Navigation system 1,696      
Interior ambient lighting 251 251    
Moon and Tune Package   846    
Premium Package   2,886    
Navigation Package     1,085 1,085
Sunroof     1,203 1,203
Options (change) 3,280 4,685 2,745 2,745
Options (change) 2,789 3,983 2,288 2,288
Destination 695 695 795 795
Gas Tax 0 -3,000 0 0
Total Price $28,450 $30,560 $29,435 $32,435
Total Invoice $26,291 $27,830 $27,426 $30,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $715
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelMarinerMarinerLegacyLegacy
TrimPremierHybrid2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6133hp I4 H173hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionA4CVTCVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16215/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$28,450$30,560$29,435$32,435
Adjustments for Features-500-2,035-1,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,400$30,560$27,400$30,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,160$0$3,100
Total Invoice$26,291$27,830$27,426$30,180
Adjustments for Features-460-1,896-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,245$27,830$25,530$28,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,585$0$2,850

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2008200820142014
ModelMarinerMarinerLegacyLegacy
TrimPremierHybrid2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
CVT $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Stability control$400 $400$400
Traction control$100 $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,490$3,440$5,475$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0$2,035$1,935
Value of Feature Adjustments-460-1,896-1,800

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082014
ModelMarinerLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in108.3 in
Length175.2 in187.2 in
Width71.1 in71.7 in
Height67.7 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.3,316 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested187571%
Total Not Requested75029%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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