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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: $37,885

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,065

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $301

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelMountaineerMountaineerOutback
TrimLuxuryPremier3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,795 $33,300 $33,395
Base Invoice $28,085 $30,317 $31,227
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     2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System     795
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     1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System     663
Class II trailer hitch     412
Options (change) 7,645 5,105 3,640
Options (change) 6,636 4,428 2,988
Destination 645 645 850
Total Price $39,085 $39,050 $37,885
Total Invoice $35,366 $35,390 $35,065

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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: $4,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,586
Model Year200620062016
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$37,885
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-4,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,085$37,950$33,285
Cost Above Minimum$1,135$0$0
Total Invoice$35,366$35,390$35,065
Adjustments for Features0-997-4,258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,366$34,393$30,807
Cost Above Minimum$973$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200620062016
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
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
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
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$4,800$5,900$9,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-997-4,258

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062016
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
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested36017%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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