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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: $36,590

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,952

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015
ModelMountaineerMountaineerOutback
TrimLuxuryPremier3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,795 $33,300 $32,995
Base Invoice $28,085 $30,317 $30,860
Heated front seats 395    
Security Group 795    
4.6L V8 1,200    
Roof rack crossbars 60 60  
Satellite radio 0 0  
Universal garage door opener 150    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 2,200 2,200  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     2,195
Class II trailer hitch     550
Heated front seats 336    
Security Group 676    
4.6L V8 1,068    
Roof rack crossbars 51 51  
Satellite radio 0 0  
Universal garage door opener 128    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Sunroof 723 723  
AWD 1,958 1,958  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     1,830
Class II trailer hitch     412
Options (change) 7,645 5,105 2,745
Options (change) 6,636 4,428 2,242
Destination 645 645 850
Total Price $39,085 $39,050 $36,590
Total Invoice $35,366 $35,390 $33,952

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,798
Model Year200620062015
ModelMountaineerMountaineerOutback
TrimLuxuryPremier3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine292hp V8292hp V8256hp H6
TransmissionA6A6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/60-18
Total Price$39,085$39,050$36,590
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-2,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,085$37,950$34,050
Cost Above Minimum$1,135$0$0
Total Invoice$35,366$35,390$33,952
Adjustments for Features0-997-2,357
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,366$34,393$31,595
Cost Above Minimum$973$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200620062015
ModelMountaineerMountaineerOutback
TrimLuxuryPremier3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
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 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
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
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,650$5,750$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-997-2,357

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062015
ModelMountaineerOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in108.1 in
Length193.5 in189.6 in
Width73.5 in72.4 in
Height72.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,742 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.1 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 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Luxury

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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