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Mercury Sable vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Sable vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,455

Mercury Sable   
Difference: $3,507

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,532

Mercury Sable   
Difference: $3,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelSableSableOutbackOutback
TrimBasePremier3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,935 $27,725 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $22,096 $25,508 $33,064 $36,089
Security Package 695      
Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg. 795      
SYNC 395      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Heated front seats 240      
Satellite radio 195 195    
Sunroof 895 895    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 101 101
Remote start 395 395 470 470
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295    
AWD 1,850 1,850    
Stability control   495    
Cargo net     81 81
Security Package 605      
Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg. 692      
SYNC 344      
Navigation system 1,736 1,736    
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Heated front seats 209      
Satellite radio 170 170    
Sunroof 779 779    
All-weather floor mats 57 57 65 65
Remote start 343 343 352 352
Obstacle detection, rear 257 257    
AWD 1,665 1,665    
Stability control   431    
Cargo net     52 52
Options (change) 8,720 6,195 652 652
Options (change) 7,636 5,438 469 469
Destination 800 800 915 915
Total Price $33,455 $34,720 $36,962 $40,257
Total Invoice $30,532 $31,746 $34,448 $37,473

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Sable vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $958
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $245
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelSableSableOutbackOutback
TrimBasePremier3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine263hp V6263hp V6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionA6A6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$33,455$34,720$36,962$40,257
Adjustments for Features0-365-4,465-7,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,455$34,355$32,497$32,652
Cost Above Minimum$0$900$0$155
Total Invoice$30,532$31,746$34,448$37,473
Adjustments for Features0-334-4,161-7,079
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,532$31,412$30,287$30,394
Cost Above Minimum$0$880$0$107

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Features Comparison: Mercury Sable vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelSableSableOutbackOutback
TrimBasePremier3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
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
Cargo net $40$40$40
Cargo tray  $40$40
Roof rack  $300 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation app  $50 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,050$5,415$9,515$12,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$365$4,465$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-334-4,161-7,079

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Sable vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082018
ModelSableOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.9 in108.1 in
Length202.1 in189.9 in
Width74.5 in72.4 in
Height61.5 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,820 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.273.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Sable

Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested42577%
Total Not Requested12523%
Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%

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