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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: $35,818

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $897

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,168

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMountaineerOutback
TrimPremier3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,305 $28,295
Base Invoice $27,377 $26,460
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895  
Navigation system 1,995 1,550
4.6L V8 1,310  
Roof rack crossbars 115  
AWD 2,310  
Limited Package   3,400
Class II trailer hitch   353
Sunroof   1,445
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761  
Navigation system 1,696 1,294
4.6L V8 1,192  
Roof rack crossbars 97  
AWD 2,112  
Limited Package   3,207
Class II trailer hitch   229
Sunroof   1,203
Options (change) 6,625 6,748
Options (change) 5,858 5,933
Destination 785 775
Total Price $36,715 $35,818
Total Invoice $34,020 $33,168

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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: $822
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $783
Model Year20082012
ModelMountaineerOutback
TrimPremier3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine292hp V8256hp H6
TransmissionA6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/60-17
Total Price$36,715$35,818
Adjustments for Features-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,640$35,818
Total Invoice$34,020$33,168
Adjustments for Features-690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,951$33,168

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082012
ModelMountaineerOutback
TrimPremier3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,440$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-690

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082012
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 Weight4,717 lb.3,597 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 Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested212561%
Total Not Requested135039%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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