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Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,835

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $9,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,777

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $8,288

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelMarinerMarinerOutback
TrimLuxuryPremier3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,285 $25,035 $33,395
Base Invoice $21,700 $23,292 $31,227
Leather seating surfaces 795    
Comfort Package 595    
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Side curtain airbags 595 595  
Class II trailer hitch 395 395 550
Moon and Tune Package 655    
Cargo cover 150 150  
Sunroof   895  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System     795
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Comfort Package 536    
AWD 1,593 1,593  
Side curtain airbags 536 536  
Class II trailer hitch 356 356 412
Moon and Tune Package 589    
Cargo cover 136 136  
Sunroof   806  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System     663
Options (change) 4,935 3,785 3,640
Options (change) 4,462 3,427 2,988
Destination 615 615 850
Total Price $28,835 $29,435 $37,885
Total Invoice $26,777 $27,334 $35,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $791
Model Year200620062016
ModelMarinerMarinerOutback
TrimLuxuryPremier3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine200hp V6200hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionA4A4CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/23 MPG19/23 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/60-18
Total Price$28,835$29,435$37,885
Adjustments for Features00-8,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,835$29,435$29,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0
Total Invoice$26,777$27,334$35,065
Adjustments for Features00-7,497
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,777$27,334$27,568
Cost Above Minimum$0$557$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200620062016
ModelMarinerMarinerOutback
TrimLuxuryPremier3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Stability control  $400
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Traction control  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Outside temperature display  $50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,900$3,900$12,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments00-7,497

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062016
ModelMarinerOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.2 in108.1 in
Length174.9 in189.6 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height68.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Luxury

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested53084%
Total Not Requested10016%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Roof rack300Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested105050%
Total Not Requested106050%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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