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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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mariner Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,310 Mercury Mariner Premier | ||
| Difference: $2,316 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,822 Mercury Mariner Premier | ||
| Difference: $2,215 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Mariner |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Touring | Premier |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $29,895 | $24,475 |
| Base Invoice | $27,992 | $22,807 |
| Navigation system | 1,000 | 1,995 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 78 | |
| Remote start | 432 | 425 |
| All-weather floor mats | 69 | 75 |
| Class II trailer hitch | 468 | 395 |
| Cargo cover | 166 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 195 | |
| Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. | 195 | |
| Moon and Tune Elite Package | 695 | |
| Heating Package | 295 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | 295 | |
| AWD | 1,770 | |
| Navigation system | 888 | 1,696 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 51 | |
| Remote start | 324 | 361 |
| All-weather floor mats | 39 | 57 |
| Class II trailer hitch | 351 | 336 |
| Cargo cover | 108 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 117 | |
| Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. | 166 | |
| Moon and Tune Elite Package | 591 | |
| Heating Package | 251 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | 251 | |
| AWD | 1,611 | |
| Options (change) | 2,956 | 6,140 |
| Options (change) | 2,270 | 5,320 |
| Destination | 775 | 695 |
| Total Price | $33,626 | $31,310 |
| Total Invoice | $31,037 | $28,822 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mariner
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $656 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $683 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Mariner |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Touring | Premier |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 224hp H4 | 200hp V6 |
| Transmission | T4 | A4 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 19/24 MPG | 17/22 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | 320, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 235/70-16 |
| Total Price | $33,626 | $31,310 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,660 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,966 | $31,310 |
| Total Invoice | $31,037 | $28,822 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,532 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,505 | $28,822 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mariner
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Mariner |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Touring | Premier |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | |
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $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 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,485 | $4,825 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,660 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,532 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mariner
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Mariner |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 103.1 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 175.2 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.1 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 67.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,440 lb. | 3,526 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 16.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 40.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 56.6 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 39.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 49.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Class II trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class II trailer hitch | 200 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 38% |
| Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cargo cover | 75 | Yes |
| Storage beneath cargo floor | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 57% |
| Moon and Tune Elite Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Roof rack | 300 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 21% |
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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