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Mercury Sable vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Sable vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,806

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,419

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,668

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelSableForester
TrimPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,380 $27,895
Base Invoice $26,917 $26,005
All-weather floor mats 75 55
Cargo organizer 200 115
Sunroof 895  
AWD 1,850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Cargo net   46
Universal garage door opener   87
4-speed automatic   800
All-weather floor mats 57 33
Cargo organizer 174 72
Sunroof 779  
AWD 1,664  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Cargo net   30
Universal garage door opener   56
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 3,020 1,286
Options (change) 2,674 1,038
Destination 825 625
Total Price $33,225 $29,806
Total Invoice $30,416 $27,668

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Sable vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,139
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,576
Model Year20092006
ModelSableForester
TrimPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionA6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18215/60-16
Total Price$33,225$29,806
Adjustments for Features-1,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,945$29,806
Total Invoice$30,416$27,668
Adjustments for Features-1,1720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,244$27,668

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Features Comparison: Mercury Sable vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092006
ModelSableForester
TrimPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$6,300$5,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1720

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Sable vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092006
ModelSableForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in99.4 in
Length202.1 in176.6 in
Width74.5 in68.3 in
Height61.5 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,820 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom41.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.257.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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