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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: $32,905

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $2,716

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,200

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $2,723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
ModelForesterMariner
Trim2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $24,765
Base Invoice $30,836 $23,006
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Rear bumper protector 92  
Remote start 436 345
All-weather floor mats 72 55
Class II trailer hitch 622 395
Cargo cover 182  
Roof rack crossbars 199  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.   195
Moon and Tune Package   795
Navigation system   1,995
Heating Package   295
Amenities Package   590
3.0L V6   1,000
AWD   1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Rear bumper protector 59  
Remote start 328 293
All-weather floor mats 46 47
Class II trailer hitch 466 336
Cargo cover 118  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.   166
Moon and Tune Package   676
Navigation system   1,696
Heating Package   251
Amenities Package   502
3.0L V6   910
AWD   1,592
Options (change) 1,801 7,415
Options (change) 1,262 6,469
Destination 825 725
Total Price $35,621 $32,905
Total Invoice $32,923 $30,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $931
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,073
Model Year20142009
ModelForesterMariner
Trim2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4240hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/70-16
Total Price$35,621$32,905
Adjustments for Features-1,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,836$32,905
Total Invoice$32,923$30,200
Adjustments for Features-1,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,273$30,200

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20142009
ModelForesterMariner
Trim2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,960$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6500

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20142009
ModelForesterMariner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.1 in
Length180.9 in175.2 in
Width70.7 in71.1 in
Height66.4 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67566%
Total Not Requested35034%
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%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested32557%
Total Not Requested25043%

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