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Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mariner Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mariner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,240

Mercury Mariner   
Difference: $2,058

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,098

Mercury Mariner   
Difference: $2,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720082008
ModelForesterMarinerMariner
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $21,540 $24,475
Base Invoice $26,116 $20,136 $22,807
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
All-weather floor mats 55 75 75
Satellite radio 445 195  
Class II trailer hitch 295 395 395
4-speed automatic 800    
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.   195 195
Leather Trim Package   995  
Moon and Tune Package   595  
Amenities Package   595  
Roof rack   175  
3.0L V6   1,015  
AWD   1,770 1,770
Moon and Tune Elite Package     695
Heating Package     295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
All-weather floor mats 33 57 57
Satellite radio 334 166  
Class II trailer hitch 192 336 336
4-speed automatic 727    
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.   166 166
Leather Trim Package   846  
Moon and Tune Package   506  
Amenities Package   506  
Roof rack   149  
3.0L V6   924  
AWD   1,611 1,611
Moon and Tune Elite Package     591
Heating Package     251
Options (change) 1,778 6,005 3,425
Options (change) 1,405 5,267 3,012
Destination 625 695 695
Total Price $30,298 $28,240 $28,595
Total Invoice $28,146 $26,098 $26,514

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,733
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,587
Model Year200720082008
ModelForesterMarinerMariner
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionA4A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 780, 4320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$30,298$28,240$28,595
Adjustments for Features0-105-1,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,298$28,135$27,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$0
Total Invoice$28,146$26,098$26,514
Adjustments for Features0-97-955
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,146$26,001$25,559
Cost Above Minimum$0$442$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year200720082008
ModelForesterMarinerMariner
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter$0  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$5,495$5,600$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$105$1,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-97-955

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mariner features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20072008
ModelForesterMariner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in103.1 in
Length176.6 in175.2 in
Width68.3 in71.1 in
Height65.0 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,526 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft366.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mariner specs.

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Leather Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150No
Automatic headlights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested22539%
Total Not Requested35561%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%

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