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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: $32,834

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,226

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,278

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,028

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelMountaineerForester
TrimPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,305 $28,195
Base Invoice $27,377 $26,409
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895  
4.6L V8 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 69
Remote start 385 432
Navigation system 1,995 1,800
AWD 2,310  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Bodyside moldings   238
Rear bumper protector   78
iPod integration   223
Satellite radio   453
Class II trailer hitch   468
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761  
4.6L V8 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 57 39
Remote start 326 324
Navigation system 1,696 1,650
AWD 2,112  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Bodyside moldings   155
Rear bumper protector   51
iPod integration   145
Satellite radio   340
Class II trailer hitch   351
Options (change) 6,970 3,944
Options (change) 6,144 3,174
Destination 785 695
Total Price $37,060 $32,834
Total Invoice $34,306 $30,278

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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: $3,196
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,075
Model Year20082009
ModelMountaineerForester
TrimPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionA6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/55-17
Total Price$37,060$32,834
Adjustments for Features-1,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,030$32,834
Total Invoice$34,306$30,278
Adjustments for Features-9530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,353$30,278

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
ModelMountaineerForester
TrimPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Total Value of Features$6,975$5,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9530

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
ModelMountaineerForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in103.0 in
Length193.5 in179.5 in
Width73.5 in70.1 in
Height72.8 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,717 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.0 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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