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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: $7,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,777

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $7,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelMarinerMarinerOutbackOutback
TrimLuxuryPremier3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,285 $25,035 $34,995 $38,195
Base Invoice $21,700 $23,292 $32,696 $35,635
Leather seating surfaces 795      
Comfort Package 595      
AWD 1,750 1,750    
Side curtain airbags 595 595    
Class II trailer hitch 395 395 550 550
Moon and Tune Package 655      
Cargo cover 150 150    
Sunroof   895    
Obstacle detection, rear   255    
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Comfort Package 536      
AWD 1,593 1,593    
Side curtain airbags 536 536    
Class II trailer hitch 356 356 412 412
Moon and Tune Package 589      
Cargo cover 136 136    
Sunroof   806    
Obstacle detection, rear   230    
Options (change) 4,935 4,040 550 550
Options (change) 4,462 3,657 412 412
Destination 615 615 875 875
Total Price $28,835 $29,690 $36,420 $39,620
Total Invoice $26,777 $27,564 $33,983 $36,922

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,804
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelMarinerMarinerOutbackOutback
TrimLuxuryPremier3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp V6200hp V6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionA4A4CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/23 MPG19/23 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$28,835$29,690$36,420$39,620
Adjustments for Features0-250-5,550-8,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,835$29,440$30,870$30,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$605$200$0
Total Invoice$26,777$27,564$33,983$36,922
Adjustments for Features0-232-5,179-8,341
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,777$27,332$28,804$28,581
Cost Above Minimum$0$555$223$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2006200620172017
ModelMarinerMarinerOutbackOutback
TrimLuxuryPremier3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane sway warning   $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Stability control  $400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Traction control  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio  $200 
Satellite radio - three year subscription   $400
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,200$4,450$9,750$13,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$5,550$8,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232-5,179-8,341

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062017
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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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