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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: $27,050

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $3,264

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,248

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $2,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020072007
ModelForesterMarinerMariner
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $23,025 $25,100
Base Invoice $26,707 $21,733 $23,642
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Bodyside moldings 238    
All-weather floor mats 69 75 75
Cargo cover 166 150 150
Class II trailer hitch 468 395 395
Comfort Package   595  
Side curtain airbags   595  
Leather seating surfaces   895  
Moon and Tune Package   655  
Sunroof     895
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Bodyside moldings 155    
All-weather floor mats 39 57 57
Cargo cover 108 128 128
Class II trailer hitch 351 336 336
Comfort Package   506  
Side curtain airbags   506  
Leather seating surfaces   761  
Moon and Tune Package   556  
Sunroof     761
Options (change) 1,124 3,360 1,515
Options (change) 772 2,850 1,282
Destination 695 665 665
Total Price $30,314 $27,050 $27,280
Total Invoice $28,174 $25,248 $25,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $211
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $322
Model Year201020072007
ModelForesterMarinerMariner
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionT4A4A4
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/24 MPG20/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6320, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$30,314$27,050$27,280
Adjustments for Features-3,4950-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,819$27,050$27,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0
Total Invoice$28,174$25,248$25,589
Adjustments for Features-3,2480-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,926$25,248$25,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$106

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year201020072007
ModelForesterMarinerMariner
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
4-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Stability control$400  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Interior air filter$0  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Hood scoop$100  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Surround sound$250  
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  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$6,420$2,925$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,495$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2480-235

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20102007
ModelForesterMariner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in103.2 in
Length179.5 in174.9 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height65.9 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,295 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 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 airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
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 computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested32552%
Total Not Requested30548%
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

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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