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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: $31,360

Mercury Montego Premier   
Difference: $733

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,727

Mercury Montego Premier   
Difference: $1,129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelForesterForesterForesterMontego
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $26,880
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $24,737
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245  
Navigation system 1,350     1,995
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120  
Cargo net 68 68 68  
Safety Package       595
Obstacle detection, rear       295
Sunroof       895
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158  
Navigation system 1,156     1,736
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78  
Cargo net 44 44 44  
Safety Package       518
Obstacle detection, rear       257
Sunroof       779
Options (change) 1,783 433 433 3,780
Options (change) 1,436 280 280 3,290
Destination 915 915 915 700
Total Price $32,093 $34,438 $37,438 $31,360
Total Invoice $29,856 $32,082 $34,870 $28,727

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Montego

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,047
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,214
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelForesterForesterForesterMontego
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4203hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$32,093$34,438$37,438$31,360
Adjustments for Features-4,065-8,125-8,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,028$26,313$29,013$31,360
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$29,856$32,082$34,870$28,727
Adjustments for Features-3,782-7,569-7,8470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,074$24,513$27,023$28,727
Cost Above Minimum$1,561$0$2,510$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Montego

Model Year2018201820182006
ModelForesterForesterForesterMontego
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Lane sway warning $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,840$12,900$13,200$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,065$8,125$8,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,782-7,569-7,8470

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Montego

Model Year20182006
ModelForesterMontego
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.9 in
Length180.9 in200.9 in
Width70.7 in74.5 in
Height66.4 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.3,657 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in41.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Mercury Montego Premier

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

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