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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: $31,238

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,932

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,146

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelForesterGrand MarquisGrand Marquis
Trim2.5 XT TouringLS PremiumLS Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $30,065 $31,135
Base Invoice $28,084 $27,629 $28,591
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Universal garage door opener 93    
Bodyside moldings 240    
Handling Pkg.   615 615
Leather seating surfaces   0 0
Heated front seats   295 295
Front side airbags   395 395
Sunroof   1,025 1,025
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Universal garage door opener 61    
Bodyside moldings 156    
Handling Pkg.   535 535
Leather seating surfaces   0 0
Heated front seats   257 257
Front side airbags   344 344
Sunroof   892 892
Options (change) 518 2,330 2,330
Options (change) 337 2,028 2,028
Destination 725 775 775
Total Price $31,238 $33,170 $34,240
Total Invoice $29,146 $30,432 $31,394

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,942
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,960
Model Year201120062006
ModelForesterGrand MarquisGrand Marquis
Trim2.5 XT TouringLS PremiumLS Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4239hp V8239hp V8
TransmissionT4A4A4
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/60-16225/60-16
Total Price$31,238$33,170$34,240
Adjustments for Features-5,0100-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,228$33,170$34,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$895
Total Invoice$29,146$30,432$31,394
Adjustments for Features-4,6740-160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,472$30,432$31,234
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$802

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year201120062006
ModelForesterGrand MarquisGrand Marquis
Trim2.5 XT TouringLS PremiumLS Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
4-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$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  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop$100  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Cassette player  $50
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Cornering lights $50$50
Digital instruments  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,160$3,150$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,010$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6740-160

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year20112006
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 Weight3,440 lb.4,135 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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Option Package Details
Mercury Grand Marquis LS Premium

Handling Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
4.6L V8
OHC-2v
239 hp@4900
287 lb-ft@4100
1000Yes
Summer tires (optional)0No
3.27 axle ratioNo
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Mercury Grand Marquis LS Ultimate

Handling Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
4.6L V8
OHC-2v
239 hp@4900
287 lb-ft@4100
1000Yes
Summer tires (optional)0No
3.27 axle ratioNo
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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