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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: $32,920

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $3,254

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,394

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $3,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelMarinerOutback
TrimPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,635 $31,595
Base Invoice $23,928 $29,367
Class II trailer hitch 395 369
Amenities Package 600  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895  
Navigation system 1,845 2,000
All-weather floor mats 75 55
3.0L V6 1,000  
AWD 1,750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   77
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Class II trailer hitch 336 240
Amenities Package 509  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761  
Navigation system 1,569 1,823
All-weather floor mats 64 33
3.0L V6 910  
AWD 1,592  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   50
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 6,560 3,884
Options (change) 5,741 3,359
Destination 725 695
Total Price $32,920 $36,174
Total Invoice $30,394 $33,421

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,289
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,135
Model Year20112009
ModelMarinerOutback
TrimPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionA6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-17
Total Price$32,920$36,174
Adjustments for Features0-965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,920$35,209
Total Invoice$30,394$33,421
Adjustments for Features0-892
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,394$32,529

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112009
ModelMarinerOutback
TrimPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
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
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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$6,060$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-892

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112009
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 Weight3,549 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

Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested42563%
Total Not Requested25037%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

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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