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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: $24,813

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $3,657

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,131

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $3,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020062006
ModelForesterMontegoMontego
Trim2.5 XLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,295 $24,430 $26,880
Base Invoice $19,214 $22,532 $24,737
Premium Package 2,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
All Weather Package 400    
Fog lights 374    
Bodyside moldings 238    
Universal garage door opener 82    
Cargo net 46    
Safety Package   595 595
AWD   1,850 1,850
Sunroof   895 895
Leather seating surfaces   0  
Premium Package 2,287    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
All Weather Package 334    
Fog lights 243    
Bodyside moldings 155    
Universal garage door opener 54    
Cargo net 30    
Safety Package   518 518
AWD   1,665 1,665
Sunroof   779 779
Leather seating surfaces   0  
Options (change) 3,823 3,340 3,340
Options (change) 3,222 2,962 2,962
Destination 695 700 700
Total Price $24,813 $28,470 $30,920
Total Invoice $23,131 $26,194 $28,399

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Montego

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,517
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,014
Model Year201020062006
ModelForesterMontegoMontego
Trim2.5 XLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4203hp V6203hp V6
TransmissionM5CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$24,813$28,470$30,920
Adjustments for Features0-1,140-2,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,813$27,330$28,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,135
Total Invoice$23,131$26,194$28,399
Adjustments for Features0-1,049-2,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,131$25,145$26,144
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$999

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Montego

Model Year201020062006
ModelForesterMontegoMontego
Trim2.5 XLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
CVT $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display$50 $50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$5,410$6,550$7,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,140$2,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,049-2,255

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Montego

Model Year20102006
ModelForesterMontego
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in112.9 in
Length179.5 in200.9 in
Width70.1 in74.5 in
Height65.9 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,250 lb.3,819 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in41.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft321.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Montego specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested82527%
Total Not Requested227573%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
Mercury Montego Luxury

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
CVT0Yes
Total Requested090%
Total Not Requested010%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercury Montego Premier

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
CVT0Yes
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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