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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: $31,875

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $3,972

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,505

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $3,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelForesterMariner
Trim2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,095 $25,635
Base Invoice $30,927 $23,928
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Rear bumper protector 95  
Remote start 445 345
All-weather floor mats 72 75
Class II trailer hitch 634 395
Roof rack crossbars 199  
Cargo cover 182  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Moon and Tune Elite Package   895
Amenities Package   600
Rearview camera   455
3.0L V6   1,000
AWD   1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Rear bumper protector 61  
Remote start 333 293
All-weather floor mats 46 64
Class II trailer hitch 475 336
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Cargo cover 118  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Moon and Tune Elite Package   761
Amenities Package   509
Rearview camera   387
3.0L V6   910
AWD   1,592
Options (change) 1,902 5,515
Options (change) 1,328 4,852
Destination 850 725
Total Price $35,847 $31,875
Total Invoice $33,105 $29,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,817
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,610
Model Year20152011
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$35,847$31,875
Adjustments for Features-2,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,692$31,875
Total Invoice$33,105$29,505
Adjustments for Features-1,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,115$29,505

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20152011
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 
Proximity key$250 
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
Safety key $5
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control $25
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 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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$7,360$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9900

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20152011
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

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested42563%
Total Not Requested25037%

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