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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: $36,857

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,193

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,389

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $977

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelMountaineerMountaineerOutbackOutback
TrimLuxuryPremier3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,795 $33,300 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $28,085 $30,317 $33,064 $36,089
Heated front seats 395      
Security Group 795      
4.6L V8 1,200      
Roof rack crossbars 60 60    
Satellite radio 0 0    
Sunroof 850 850    
Universal garage door opener 150      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
AWD 2,200 2,200    
Class II trailer hitch     547 547
Heated front seats 336      
Security Group 676      
4.6L V8 1,068      
Roof rack crossbars 51 51    
Satellite radio 0 0    
Sunroof 723 723    
Universal garage door opener 128      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
AWD 1,958 1,958    
Class II trailer hitch     410 410
Options (change) 7,645 5,105 547 547
Options (change) 6,636 4,428 410 410
Destination 645 645 915 915
Total Price $39,085 $39,050 $36,857 $40,152
Total Invoice $35,366 $35,390 $34,389 $37,414

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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: $3,793
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,523
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelMountaineerMountaineerOutbackOutback
TrimLuxuryPremier3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine292hp V8292hp V8256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionA6A6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$39,085$39,050$36,857$40,152
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-2,700-5,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,085$37,950$34,157$34,352
Cost Above Minimum$1,135$0$0$195
Total Invoice$35,366$35,390$34,389$37,414
Adjustments for Features0-997-2,519-5,404
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,366$34,393$31,870$32,010
Cost Above Minimum$973$0$0$140

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2006200620182018
ModelMountaineerMountaineerOutbackOutback
TrimLuxuryPremier3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane sway warning   $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75$75
Cargo tray  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation app  $50 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Navigation system$600$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding third row seats $600  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$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$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,700$6,800$8,400$11,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$2,700$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-997-2,519-5,404

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062018
ModelMountaineerOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in108.1 in
Length193.5 in189.9 in
Width73.5 in72.4 in
Height72.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,742 lb.3,893 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, rear250Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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