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Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,220

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $5,649

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,903

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $5,731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelMarinerMarinerWRXWRX
TrimPremierHybridLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,765 $30,090 $31,595 $40,895
Base Invoice $23,006 $27,852 $29,708 $38,587
Amenities Package 590      
Heating Package 295      
Moon and Tune Package 795      
Navigation system 1,995      
All-weather floor mats 55   81 81
Premium Package   3,595    
Sunroof   795    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     233 233
Navigation Package     2,100  
Amenities Package 502      
Heating Package 251      
Moon and Tune Package 676      
Navigation system 1,696      
All-weather floor mats 47   52 52
Premium Package   3,056    
Sunroof   676    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     151 151
Navigation Package     1,863  
Options (change) 3,730 4,390 2,414 314
Options (change) 3,172 3,732 2,066 203
Destination 725 725 860 860
Gas Tax 0 -3,000 0 0
Total Price $29,220 $32,205 $34,869 $42,069
Total Invoice $26,903 $29,309 $32,634 $39,650

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,579
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,794
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelMarinerMarinerWRXWRX
TrimPremierHybridLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4153hp I4 H268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionA6CVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$29,220$32,205$34,869$42,069
Adjustments for Features0-125-2,070-3,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,220$32,080$32,799$38,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,860$0$6,125
Total Invoice$26,903$29,309$32,634$39,650
Adjustments for Features0-114-1,937-2,964
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,903$29,195$30,697$36,686
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,292$0$5,989

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelMarinerMarinerWRXWRX
TrimPremierHybridLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
CVT $1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential   $275
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200
Hood scoop  $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75$75
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 $75$75
Door sill trim plates   $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,690$3,815$5,760$6,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$2,070$3,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-114-1,937-2,964

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20092018
ModelMarinerWRX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in104.3 in
Length175.2 in180.9 in
Width71.1 in70.7 in
Height67.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,342 lb.3,277 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested32557%
Total Not Requested25043%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested180067%
Total Not Requested90033%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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