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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,298

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,497

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,146

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082007
ModelMountaineerForester
TrimPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,305 $27,895
Base Invoice $27,377 $26,116
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895  
4.6L V8 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 55
Roof rack crossbars 115  
AWD 2,310  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Class II trailer hitch   295
Satellite radio   445
4-speed automatic   800
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761  
4.6L V8 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 57 33
Roof rack crossbars 97  
AWD 2,112  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Class II trailer hitch   192
Satellite radio   334
4-speed automatic   727
Options (change) 4,705 1,778
Options (change) 4,219 1,405
Destination 785 625
Total Price $34,795 $30,298
Total Invoice $32,381 $28,146

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,167
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,067
Model Year20082007
ModelMountaineerForester
TrimPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionA6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18215/55-17
Total Price$34,795$30,298
Adjustments for Features-2,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,465$30,298
Total Invoice$32,381$28,146
Adjustments for Features-2,1680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,213$28,146

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082007
ModelMountaineerForester
TrimPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,100$4,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1680

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Mountaineer vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082007
ModelMountaineerForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in99.4 in
Length193.5 in176.6 in
Width73.5 in68.3 in
Height72.8 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,717 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in33.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.6 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		82.8 ft357.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Mountaineer vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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