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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: $27,193

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $4,417

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,353

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $4,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelForesterForesterGrand Marquis
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $28,325
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $26,639
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Bodyside moldings 238 238  
Universal garage door opener 82 82  
Heated front seats     295
Front side airbags     395
CD changer, in-dash     695
Sunroof     1,025
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Bodyside moldings 155 155  
Universal garage door opener 54 54  
Heated front seats     257
Front side airbags     344
CD changer, in-dash     605
Sunroof     892
Options (change) 503 503 2,410
Options (change) 328 328 2,098
Destination 695 695 875
Total Price $27,193 $29,393 $31,610
Total Invoice $25,353 $27,432 $29,612

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,427
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,998
Model Year200920092008
ModelForesterForesterGrand Marquis
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4224hp V8
TransmissionT4T4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4320, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/60-17
Total Price$27,193$29,393$31,610
Adjustments for Features-4,010-4,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,183$24,948$31,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,765$0
Total Invoice$25,353$27,432$29,612
Adjustments for Features-3,739-4,1480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,614$23,284$29,612
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,670$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year200920092008
ModelForesterForesterGrand Marquis
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Whitewall tires  $0
Total Value of Features$6,810$7,245$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,010$4,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,739-4,1480

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year20092008
ModelForesterGrand Marquis
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in114.6 in
Length179.5 in212.0 in
Width70.1 in78.3 in
Height65.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.4,136 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in60.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in60.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 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

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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