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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: $6,324

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,777

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $5,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520062006
ModelForesterMarinerMariner
Trim2.0XT TouringLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,095 $23,285 $25,035
Base Invoice $30,927 $21,700 $23,292
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199    
Cargo cover 182 150 150
Class II trailer hitch 634 395 395
Roof rack crossbars 199    
Comfort Package   595  
Side curtain airbags   595 595
AWD   1,750 1,750
Leather seating surfaces   795  
Moon and Tune Package   655  
Sunroof     895
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129    
Cargo cover 118 136 136
Class II trailer hitch 475 356 356
Roof rack crossbars 117    
Comfort Package   536  
Side curtain airbags   536 536
AWD   1,593 1,593
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Moon and Tune Package   589  
Sunroof     806
Options (change) 1,214 4,935 3,785
Options (change) 839 4,462 3,427
Destination 850 615 615
Total Price $35,159 $28,835 $29,435
Total Invoice $32,616 $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: $2,439
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,235
Model Year201520062006
ModelForesterMarinerMariner
Trim2.0XT TouringLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG19/23 MPG19/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8320, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$35,159$28,835$29,435
Adjustments for Features-3,88500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,274$28,835$29,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$600
Total Invoice$32,616$26,777$27,334
Adjustments for Features-3,60400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,012$26,777$27,334
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$557

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year201520062006
ModelForesterMarinerMariner
Trim2.0XT TouringLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Stability control$400  
Terrain selector$200  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display$50  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,385$4,500$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,885$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,60400

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20152006
ModelForesterMariner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.2 in
Length180.9 in174.9 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height66.4 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 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 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 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 airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested45071%
Total Not Requested18029%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Roof rack300No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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