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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: $29,975

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $323

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,631

Mercury Mariner   
Difference: $515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720092009
ModelForesterMarinerMariner
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $22,650 $24,765
Base Invoice $26,116 $21,082 $23,006
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55
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  
Sun and SYNC Package   795  
Amenities Package   795  
Roof rack   175  
CD changer, in-dash   295  
3.0L V6   1,010 1,000
AWD   1,750 1,750
Moon and Tune Package     795
Heating Package     295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
All-weather floor mats 33 47 47
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  
Sun and SYNC Package   676  
Amenities Package   676  
Roof rack   149  
CD changer, in-dash   251  
3.0L V6   919 910
AWD   1,592 1,592
Moon and Tune Package     676
Heating Package     251
Options (change) 1,778 6,655 4,485
Options (change) 1,405 5,824 3,978
Destination 625 725 725
Total Price $30,298 $30,030 $29,975
Total Invoice $28,146 $27,631 $27,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,153
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,204
Model Year200720092009
ModelForesterMarinerMariner
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4240hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionA4A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG18/23 MPG18/23 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$30,030$29,975
Adjustments for Features0-605-830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,298$29,425$29,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$280$0
Total Invoice$28,146$27,631$27,709
Adjustments for Features0-557-767
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,146$27,074$26,942
Cost Above Minimum$0$132$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year200720092009
ModelForesterMarinerMariner
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
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$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
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$6,100$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$605$830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-557-767

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20072009
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.3,549 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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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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested107584%
Total Not Requested20016%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150No
Automatic headlights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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