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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: $28,705

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $5,563

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,783

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $5,091

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelMarinerMarinerOutback
TrimLuxuryPremier3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,025 $25,100 $28,295
Base Invoice $21,733 $23,642 $26,460
Side curtain airbags 595    
Class II trailer hitch 395 395 353
Comfort Package 595    
AWD 1,730 1,750  
Leather seating surfaces 895    
Moon and Tune Package 655    
Cargo cover 150 150  
Sunroof   895 1,445
Limited Package     3,400
Side curtain airbags 506    
Class II trailer hitch 336 336 229
Comfort Package 506    
AWD 1,592 1,611  
Leather seating surfaces 761    
Moon and Tune Package 556    
Cargo cover 128 128  
Sunroof   761 1,203
Limited Package     3,207
Options (change) 5,015 3,190 5,198
Options (change) 4,385 2,836 4,639
Destination 665 665 775
Total Price $28,705 $28,955 $34,268
Total Invoice $26,783 $27,143 $31,874

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,998
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,705
Model Year200720072012
ModelMarinerMarinerOutback
TrimLuxuryPremier3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine200hp V6200hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionA4A4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/23 MPG19/23 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/60-17
Total Price$28,705$28,955$34,268
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,705$28,705$31,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$26,783$27,143$31,874
Adjustments for Features0-234-2,386
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,783$26,909$29,488
Cost Above Minimum$0$126$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200720072012
ModelMarinerMarinerOutback
TrimLuxuryPremier3.6R
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
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
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
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Outside temperature display  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,425$3,675$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-234-2,386

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072012
ModelMarinerOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.2 in107.9 in
Length174.9 in188.2 in
Width70.1 in71.7 in
Height68.0 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.3,597 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.3 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
29.3 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft371.3 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

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
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 link100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested152544%
Total Not Requested195056%

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