Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2007 Mercury Mariner Mercury Mariner 2011
MENU
1 0 3 4 3 4

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mariner Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mariner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,385

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $690

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,202

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $623

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072011
ModelForesterMariner
Trim2.5 XT LimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $25,635
Base Invoice $26,116 $23,928
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Satellite radio 445  
All-weather floor mats 55 75
Class II trailer hitch 295 395
Universal garage door opener 87  
4-speed automatic 800  
Moon and Tune Elite Package   895
Amenities Package   600
3.0L V6   1,000
AWD   1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Satellite radio 334  
All-weather floor mats 33 64
Class II trailer hitch 192 336
Universal garage door opener 56  
4-speed automatic 727  
Moon and Tune Elite Package   761
Amenities Package   509
3.0L V6   910
AWD   1,592
Options (change) 1,865 4,715
Options (change) 1,461 4,172
Destination 625 725
Total Price $30,385 $31,075
Total Invoice $28,202 $28,825

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Forester dealer quotes or Mercury Mariner dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $592
Model Year20072011
ModelForesterMariner
Trim2.5 XT LimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4240hp V6
TransmissionA4A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/70-16
Total Price$30,385$31,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,385$29,765
Total Invoice$28,202$28,825
Adjustments for Features0-1,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,202$27,610

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20072011
ModelForesterMariner
Trim2.5 XT LimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
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
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,420$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,215

Return to top

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20072011
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

Return to top

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

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested30044%
Total Not Requested37556%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.