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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: $32,870

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $2,719

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,595

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $2,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelMountaineerForester
TrimPremier2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,305 $33,095
Base Invoice $27,377 $30,927
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895  
4.6L V8 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 72
Roof rack crossbars 115 199
Remote start 385 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Rear bumper protector   95
Class II trailer hitch   634
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761  
4.6L V8 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 57 46
Roof rack crossbars 97 117
Remote start 326 333
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Rear bumper protector   61
Class II trailer hitch   475
Options (change) 2,780 1,644
Options (change) 2,433 1,161
Destination 785 850
Total Price $32,870 $35,589
Total Invoice $30,595 $32,938

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $66
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $235
Model Year20082015
ModelMountaineerForester
TrimPremier2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8250hp H4
TransmissionA6CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/55-18
Total Price$32,870$35,589
Adjustments for Features0-2,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,870$32,804
Total Invoice$30,595$32,938
Adjustments for Features0-2,578
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,595$30,360

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082015
ModelMountaineerForester
TrimPremier2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Satellite radio$200 
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 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power release, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,000$7,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,578

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

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082015
ModelMountaineerForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in103.9 in
Length193.5 in180.9 in
Width73.5 in70.7 in
Height72.8 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,545 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.5 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		82.8 ft374.7 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-dash200No
Satellite radio200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested75045%

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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