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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: $31,970

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $708

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,405

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelMarinerLegacy
TrimPremier2.5GT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,765 $28,295
Base Invoice $23,006 $26,438
Amenities Package 590  
Heating Package 295  
Moon and Tune Package 795  
All-weather floor mats 55 55
Navigation system 1,995 2,000
3.0L V6 1,000  
AWD 1,750  
Stability control   300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Amenities Package 502  
Heating Package 251  
Moon and Tune Package 676  
All-weather floor mats 47 33
Navigation system 1,696 1,721
3.0L V6 910  
AWD 1,592  
Stability control   275
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 6,480 3,738
Options (change) 5,674 3,242
Destination 725 645
Total Price $31,970 $32,678
Total Invoice $29,405 $30,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $898
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,095
Model Year20092008
ModelMarinerLegacy
TrimPremier2.5GT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionA6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/45-17
Total Price$31,970$32,678
Adjustments for Features-1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,780$32,678
Total Invoice$29,405$30,325
Adjustments for Features-1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,230$30,325

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20092008
ModelMarinerLegacy
TrimPremier2.5GT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
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
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,315$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1750

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20092008
ModelMarinerLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in105.1 in
Length175.2 in186.2 in
Width71.1 in68.1 in
Height67.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,435 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested32557%
Total Not Requested25043%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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