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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: $27,455

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $5,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,647

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $5,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelForesterForesterGrand MarquisGrand Marquis
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLS PremiumLS Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $30,065 $31,135
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $27,629 $28,591
Cargo organizer 115 115 200 200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87    
Leather seating surfaces     0 0
Heated front seats     295 295
Front side airbags     395 395
CD changer, in-dash     695 695
Sunroof     1,025 1,025
Cargo organizer 72 72 174 174
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56    
Leather seating surfaces     0 0
Heated front seats     257 257
Front side airbags     344 344
CD changer, in-dash     605 605
Sunroof     892 892
Options (change) 115 385 2,610 2,610
Options (change) 72 247 2,272 2,272
Destination 645 645 775 775
Total Price $27,455 $28,925 $33,450 $34,520
Total Invoice $25,647 $27,008 $30,676 $31,638

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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: $8,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,444
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelForesterForesterGrand MarquisGrand Marquis
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLS PremiumLS Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4224hp V8224hp V8
TransmissionA4M5A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/60-16225/60-16
Total Price$27,455$28,925$33,450$34,520
Adjustments for Features-2,585-1,8700-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,870$27,055$33,450$34,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,185$0$595
Total Invoice$25,647$27,008$30,676$31,638
Adjustments for Features-2,415-1,7460-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,232$25,262$30,676$31,203
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,030$0$527

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelForesterForesterGrand MarquisGrand Marquis
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLS PremiumLS Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 $800$800
5-speed manual $0  
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist  $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40   
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$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Digital instruments   $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Tachometer$75$75  
Trip computer  $150$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$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Whitewall tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,860$5,145$3,275$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,585$1,870$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,415-1,7460-435

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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 Year20082006
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 Premium

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Mercury Grand Marquis LS Ultimate

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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