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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: $32,860

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,502

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelSableForester
TrimPremier2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,380 $29,895
Base Invoice $26,917 $27,992
Navigation system 1,995 1,000
All-weather floor mats 75 69
Obstacle detection, rear 295 363
Remote start 395 432
Satellite radio 195  
Sunroof 895  
AWD 1,850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   93
Navigation system 1,736 888
All-weather floor mats 57 39
Obstacle detection, rear 257 272
Remote start 343 324
Satellite radio 170  
Sunroof 779  
AWD 1,664  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Cargo net   31
Universal garage door opener   61
Options (change) 5,700 2,190
Options (change) 5,006 1,735
Destination 825 775
Total Price $35,905 $32,860
Total Invoice $32,748 $30,502

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Sable vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,578
Model Year20092012
ModelSableForester
TrimPremier2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$35,905$32,860
Adjustments for Features0-1,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,905$31,425
Total Invoice$32,748$30,502
Adjustments for Features0-1,332
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,748$29,170

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Features Comparison: Mercury Sable vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092012
ModelSableForester
TrimPremier2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information $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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Total Value of Features$5,175$6,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,332

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Sable vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Sable vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092012
ModelSableForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in103.0 in
Length202.1 in179.5 in
Width74.5 in70.1 in
Height61.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,820 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		21.268.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Sable vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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