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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: $32,611

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $294

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,244

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelMarinerLegacy
TrimPremier3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,635 $25,095
Base Invoice $23,928 $23,533
Amenities Package 600  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895  
Navigation system 1,845 2,000
Rearview camera 455  
3.0L V6 1,000  
AWD 1,750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186
Sunroof   995
Limited Package   3,500
Universal garage door opener   85
Amenities Package 509  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761  
Navigation system 1,569 1,668
Rearview camera 387  
3.0L V6 910  
AWD 1,592  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121
Sunroof   829
Limited Package   3,288
Universal garage door opener   55
Options (change) 6,545 6,766
Options (change) 5,728 5,961
Destination 725 750
Total Price $32,905 $32,611
Total Invoice $30,381 $30,244

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $291
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $403
Model Year20112012
ModelMarinerLegacy
TrimPremier3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionA6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/50-17
Total Price$32,905$32,611
Adjustments for Features-5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,320$32,611
Total Invoice$30,381$30,244
Adjustments for Features-5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,841$30,244

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20112012
ModelMarinerLegacy
TrimPremier3.6R
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,760$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5400

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20112012
ModelMarinerLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in108.3 in
Length175.2 in186.4 in
Width71.1 in71.7 in
Height67.7 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,600 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

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested232573%
Total Not Requested87527%

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