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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: $29,980

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,022

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelForesterForesterForesterGrand Marquis
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,795 $30,795 $33,795 $28,325
Base Invoice $26,955 $28,785 $31,569 $26,639
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199  
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76  
Cargo organizer 60 60 60 200
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       300
Travel Package       305
Heated front seats       295
Front side airbags       395
Sunroof       1,025
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129  
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49  
Cargo organizer 39 39 39 174
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       261
Travel Package       265
Heated front seats       257
Front side airbags       344
Sunroof       892
Options (change) 335 335 335 2,520
Options (change) 217 217 217 2,193
Destination 850 850 850 875
Total Price $29,980 $31,980 $34,980 $31,720
Total Invoice $28,022 $29,852 $32,636 $29,707

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,116
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelForesterForesterForesterGrand Marquis
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4224hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18225/60-17
Total Price$29,980$31,980$34,980$31,720
Adjustments for Features-5,810-6,770-6,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,170$25,210$28,010$31,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$3,840$0
Total Invoice$28,022$29,852$32,636$29,707
Adjustments for Features-5,431-6,320-6,5030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,591$23,532$26,133$29,707
Cost Above Minimum$0$941$3,542$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year2016201620162008
ModelForesterForesterForesterGrand Marquis
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$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 release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Whitewall tires   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,985$9,945$10,145$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,810$6,770$6,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,431-6,320-6,5030

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year20162008
ModelForesterGrand Marquis
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in114.6 in
Length180.9 in212.0 in
Width70.7 in78.3 in
Height66.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,136 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in60.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in60.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft320.6 ft3

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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%
Travel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%

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