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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: $29,844

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,561

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,934

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,659

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162011
ModelForesterForesterForesterGrand Marquis
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,795 $30,795 $33,795 $29,935
Base Invoice $26,955 $28,785 $31,569 $28,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       300
Heated front seats       295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       261
Heated front seats       257
Options (change) 199 199 199 595
Options (change) 129 129 129 518
Destination 850 850 850 875
Total Price $29,844 $31,844 $34,844 $31,405
Total Invoice $27,934 $29,764 $32,548 $29,593

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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: $8,171
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,846
Model Year2016201620162011
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$29,844$31,844$34,844$31,405
Adjustments for Features-6,610-7,570-7,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,234$24,274$27,074$31,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$3,840$0
Total Invoice$27,934$29,764$32,548$29,593
Adjustments for Features-6,187-7,076-7,2580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,747$22,688$25,290$29,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$941$3,543$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year2016201620162011
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 
Proximity key $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
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, 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 
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 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Whitewall tires   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,835$9,795$9,995$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,610$7,570$7,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,187-7,076-7,2580

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year20162011
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%

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