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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: $27,111

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $4,294

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,299

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $4,294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelForesterForesterGrand Marquis
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $29,935
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $28,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Bodyside moldings 238 238  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     300
Heated front seats     295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Bodyside moldings 155 155  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     261
Heated front seats     257
Options (change) 421 421 595
Options (change) 274 274 518
Destination 695 695 875
Total Price $27,111 $29,311 $31,405
Total Invoice $25,299 $27,378 $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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,054
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,736
Model Year200920092011
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, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/60-17
Total Price$27,111$29,311$31,405
Adjustments for Features-4,760-5,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,351$24,116$31,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,765$0
Total Invoice$25,299$27,378$29,593
Adjustments for Features-4,442-4,8520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,857$22,526$29,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,669$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year200920092011
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
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, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Whitewall tires  $0
Total Value of Features$7,160$7,595$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,760$5,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,442-4,8520

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year20092011
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

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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