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Mercury Montego vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Montego vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,360

Mercury Montego Premier   
Difference: $733

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,727

Mercury Montego Premier   
Difference: $1,129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelMontegoForesterForesterForester
TrimPremier2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,880 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $24,737 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Safety Package 595      
Navigation system 1,995 1,350    
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
Sunroof 895      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245 245
Cargo net   68 68 68
Universal garage door opener   120 120 120
Safety Package 518      
Navigation system 1,736 1,156    
Obstacle detection, rear 257      
Sunroof 779      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158 158
Cargo net   44 44 44
Universal garage door opener   78 78 78
Options (change) 3,780 1,783 433 433
Options (change) 3,290 1,436 280 280
Destination 700 915 915 915
Total Price $31,360 $32,093 $34,438 $37,438
Total Invoice $28,727 $29,856 $32,082 $34,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Montego vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,047
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,214
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelMontegoForesterForesterForester
TrimPremier2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine203hp V6170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$31,360$32,093$34,438$37,438
Adjustments for Features0-4,065-8,125-8,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,360$28,028$26,313$29,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,715$0$2,700
Total Invoice$28,727$29,856$32,082$34,870
Adjustments for Features0-3,782-7,569-7,847
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,727$26,074$24,513$27,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,561$0$2,510

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Features Comparison: Mercury Montego vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006201820182018
ModelMontegoForesterForesterForester
TrimPremier2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,775$8,840$12,900$13,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,065$8,125$8,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,782-7,569-7,847

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Montego vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062018
ModelMontegoForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in103.9 in
Length200.9 in180.9 in
Width74.5 in70.7 in
Height61.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,657 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.8 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.274.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Montego Premier

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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