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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: $33,514

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $2,331

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,234

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $1,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
ModelMountaineerMountaineerOutback
TrimLuxuryPremier3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,795 $33,300 $28,495
Base Invoice $28,085 $30,317 $26,643
Security Group 795    
4.6L V8 1,200    
Roof rack crossbars 60 60  
Universal garage door opener 150   85
Satellite radio 0 0  
AWD 2,200 2,200  
Limited Package     3,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     186
Class II trailer hitch     353
Security Group 676    
4.6L V8 1,068    
Roof rack crossbars 51 51  
Universal garage door opener 128   55
Satellite radio 0 0  
AWD 1,958 1,958  
Limited Package     3,391
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     121
Class II trailer hitch     229
Options (change) 4,405 2,260 4,224
Options (change) 3,881 2,009 3,796
Destination 645 645 795
Total Price $35,845 $36,205 $33,514
Total Invoice $32,611 $32,971 $31,234

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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: $1,131
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $322
Model Year200620062013
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$35,845$36,205$33,514
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,845$34,405$33,274
Cost Above Minimum$1,440$0$0
Total Invoice$32,611$32,971$31,234
Adjustments for Features0-1,639-224
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,611$31,332$31,010
Cost Above Minimum$1,279$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200620062013
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo tray  $40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100 $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
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
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$4,825$6,625$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,639-224

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062013
ModelMountaineerOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in107.9 in
Length193.5 in189.0 in
Width73.5 in71.7 in
Height72.8 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,742 lb.3,613 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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
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
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested240070%
Total Not Requested102530%

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