Mercury Mountaineer Mercury Mountaineer 2010 Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2016

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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: $36,365

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,629

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelMountaineerForester
TrimPremier2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,860 $33,795
Base Invoice $32,523 $31,569
4.6L V8 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 72
Remote start 385 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Roof rack crossbars   199
Universal garage door opener   76
Rear bumper protector   95
Class II trailer hitch   634
4.6L V8 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 66 46
Remote start 327 333
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Roof rack crossbars   117
Universal garage door opener   49
Rear bumper protector   61
Class II trailer hitch   475
Options (change) 1,770 1,720
Options (change) 1,585 1,210
Destination 815 850
Total Price $37,445 $36,365
Total Invoice $34,923 $33,629

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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: $2,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,441
Model Year20102016
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$37,445$36,365
Adjustments for Features0-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,445$35,125
Total Invoice$34,923$33,629
Adjustments for Features0-1,147
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,923$32,482

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102016
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 
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control$25 
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 with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
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$6,530$7,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,147

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102016
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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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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