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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,038

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $3,502

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,445

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $2,457

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelMountaineerMountaineerOutback
TrimLuxuryPremier3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,795 $33,300 $27,995
Base Invoice $28,085 $30,317 $26,186
Security Group 795    
4.6L V8 1,200    
Roof rack crossbars 60 60  
Sunroof 850 850 995
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,000
AWD 2,200 2,200  
Limited Package     3,000
Class II trailer hitch     353
Security Group 676    
4.6L V8 1,068    
Roof rack crossbars 51 51  
Sunroof 723 723 829
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,668
AWD 1,958 1,958  
Limited Package     2,838
Class II trailer hitch     229
Options (change) 7,100 5,105 6,348
Options (change) 6,172 4,428 5,564
Destination 645 645 695
Total Price $38,540 $39,050 $35,038
Total Invoice $34,902 $35,390 $32,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,377
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,468
Model Year200620062010
ModelMountaineerMountaineerOutback
TrimLuxuryPremier3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine292hp V8292hp V8256hp H6
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/60-17
Total Price$38,540$39,050$35,038
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,540$37,150$34,773
Cost Above Minimum$1,390$0$0
Total Invoice$34,902$35,390$32,445
Adjustments for Features0-1,722-245
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,902$33,668$32,200
Cost Above Minimum$1,234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200620062010
ModelMountaineerMountaineerOutback
TrimLuxuryPremier3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,975$6,875$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,722-245

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062010
ModelMountaineerOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in107.9 in
Length193.5 in188.2 in
Width73.5 in71.7 in
Height72.8 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,742 lb.3,544 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.8 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 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Luxury

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested210062%
Total Not Requested127538%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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