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Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Montego Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Montego Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,695

Mercury Montego   
Difference: $191

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,492

Mercury Montego   
Difference: $480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820072007
ModelForesterForesterMontegoMontego
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $23,850 $27,400
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $22,056 $25,250
All-weather floor mats 55 55 75 75
Satellite radio 445 445 195 195
Cargo net 46 46    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87    
Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg.     795  
Sunroof     895 895
Heated front seats     240  
Leather seating surfaces     895  
All-weather floor mats 33 33 57 57
Satellite radio 334 334 170 170
Cargo net 30 30    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56    
Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg.     692  
Sunroof     779 779
Heated front seats     209  
Leather seating surfaces     779  
Options (change) 546 816 3,095 1,165
Options (change) 397 572 2,686 1,006
Destination 645 645 750 750
Total Price $27,886 $29,356 $27,695 $29,315
Total Invoice $25,972 $27,333 $25,492 $27,006

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Montego

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $859
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $498
Model Year2008200820072007
ModelForesterForesterMontegoMontego
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4203hp V6203hp V6
TransmissionA4M5A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$27,886$29,356$27,695$29,315
Adjustments for Features-1,050-3350-490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,836$29,021$27,695$28,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,185$0$1,130
Total Invoice$25,972$27,333$25,492$27,006
Adjustments for Features-978-3120-451
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,994$27,021$25,492$26,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,027$0$1,063

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Montego

Model Year2008200820072007
ModelForesterForesterMontegoMontego
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$5,700$4,985$4,650$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$335$0$490
Value of Feature Adjustments-978-3120-451

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Montego

Model Year20082007
ModelForesterMontego
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in112.9 in
Length176.6 in200.9 in
Width68.3 in74.5 in
Height65.0 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in41.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Montego

Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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