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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: $28,835

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $1,187

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,777

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $1,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelForesterMarinerMariner
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $23,285 $25,035
Base Invoice $26,116 $21,700 $23,292
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Class II trailer hitch 299 395 395
4-speed automatic 1,000    
Comfort Package   595  
Side curtain airbags   595 595
AWD   1,750 1,750
Leather seating surfaces   795  
Cargo cover   150 150
Moon and Tune Package   655  
Sunroof     895
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Class II trailer hitch 195 356 356
4-speed automatic 909    
Comfort Package   536  
Side curtain airbags   536 536
AWD   1,593 1,593
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Cargo cover   136 136
Moon and Tune Package   589  
Sunroof     806
Options (change) 1,482 4,935 3,785
Options (change) 1,223 4,462 3,427
Destination 645 615 615
Total Price $30,022 $28,835 $29,435
Total Invoice $27,984 $26,777 $27,334

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $742
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $792
Model Year200820062006
ModelForesterMarinerMariner
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionA4A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG19/23 MPG19/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7320, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$30,022$28,835$29,435
Adjustments for Features-44500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,577$28,835$29,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$600
Total Invoice$27,984$26,777$27,334
Adjustments for Features-41500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,569$26,777$27,334
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$557

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year200820062006
ModelForesterMarinerMariner
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLuxuryPremier
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control$400  
Traction control$100  
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$5,070$4,625$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$445$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-41500

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20082006
ModelForesterMariner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in103.2 in
Length176.6 in174.9 in
Width68.3 in70.1 in
Height65.0 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.5 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 ft329.3 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 Luxury

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150No
Automatic headlights125No
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested17528%
Total Not Requested45572%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Roof rack300No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110063%
Total Not Requested65037%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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