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Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Grand Marquis Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Grand Marquis Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,520

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,626

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelForesterForesterGrand Marquis
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $29,935
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $28,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Heated front seats     295
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Heated front seats     257
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     261
Options (change) 0 183 595
Options (change) 0 119 518
Destination 625 625 875
Total Price $27,520 $28,703 $31,405
Total Invoice $25,626 $26,749 $29,593

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,989
Model Year200620062011
ModelForesterForesterGrand Marquis
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4230hp H4224hp V8
TransmissionA4M5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16225/60-17
Total Price$27,520$28,703$31,405
Adjustments for Features-3,245-2,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,275$26,333$31,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,058$0
Total Invoice$25,626$26,749$29,593
Adjustments for Features-3,022-2,2090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,604$24,540$29,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,936$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year200620062011
ModelForesterForesterGrand Marquis
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 $800
5-speed manual $0 
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Whitewall tires  $0
Total Value of Features$6,170$5,295$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,245$2,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,022-2,2090

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Grand Marquis features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year20062011
ModelForesterGrand Marquis
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in114.6 in
Length176.6 in212.0 in
Width68.3 in78.3 in
Height65.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,136 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in60.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in60.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft320.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Grand Marquis specs.

Option Package Details
Mercury Grand Marquis LS

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%

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