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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: $28,780

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $4,667

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,840

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $4,086

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072008
ModelMarinerMarinerOutback
TrimLuxuryPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,025 $25,100 $30,995
Base Invoice $21,733 $23,642 $28,795
Class II trailer hitch 395 395 369
Leather seating surfaces 895    
Comfort Package 595    
AWD 1,730 1,750  
Side curtain airbags 595    
Moon and Tune Package 655    
Cargo cover 150 150  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 55
Sunroof   895  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,200
Class II trailer hitch 336 336 240
Leather seating surfaces 761    
Comfort Package 506    
AWD 1,592 1,611  
Side curtain airbags 506    
Moon and Tune Package 556    
Cargo cover 128 128  
All-weather floor mats 57 57 33
Sunroof   761  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,094
Options (change) 5,090 3,265 1,807
Options (change) 4,442 2,893 1,486
Destination 665 665 645
Total Price $28,780 $29,030 $33,447
Total Invoice $26,840 $27,200 $30,926

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,027
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,645
Model Year200720072008
ModelMarinerMarinerOutback
TrimLuxuryPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine200hp V6200hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionA4A4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/23 MPG19/23 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/55-17
Total Price$28,780$29,030$33,447
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,780$28,780$30,807
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$26,840$27,200$30,926
Adjustments for Features0-234-2,441
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,840$26,966$28,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$126$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200720072008
ModelMarinerMarinerOutback
TrimLuxuryPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Outside temperature display  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,100$4,350$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-234-2,441

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072008
ModelMarinerOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.2 in105.1 in
Length174.9 in188.7 in
Width70.1 in69.7 in
Height68.0 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.1 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
29.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft366.2 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 headlights125No
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested38060%
Total Not Requested25040%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Roof rack300Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

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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