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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: $30,590

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $5,507

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,210

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $5,161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelMarinerOutback
TrimPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,475 $31,595
Base Invoice $22,807 $29,367
Class II trailer hitch 395 369
Heating Package 295  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 195  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 695  
All-weather floor mats 75 55
Navigation system 1,995 2,000
AWD 1,770  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Class II trailer hitch 336 240
Heating Package 251  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 166  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 591  
All-weather floor mats 57 33
Navigation system 1,696 1,823
AWD 1,611  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 5,420 3,807
Options (change) 4,708 3,309
Destination 695 695
Total Price $30,590 $36,097
Total Invoice $28,210 $33,371

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,097
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,857
Model Year20082009
ModelMarinerOutback
TrimPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine200hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-17
Total Price$30,590$36,097
Adjustments for Features0-1,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,590$34,687
Total Invoice$28,210$33,371
Adjustments for Features0-1,304
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,210$32,067

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082009
ModelMarinerOutback
TrimPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop $100
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
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 
Alloy wheels $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$5,265$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,304

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082009
ModelMarinerOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.1 in105.1 in
Length175.2 in188.7 in
Width71.1 in69.7 in
Height67.7 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,526 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 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
29.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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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