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Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mountaineer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mountaineer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,298

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,417

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,146

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072009
ModelForesterMountaineer
Trim2.5 XT LimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $31,400
Base Invoice $26,116 $29,154
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Satellite radio 445  
Class II trailer hitch 295  
All-weather floor mats 55 75
4-speed automatic 800  
Moon and Tune Elite Package   795
4.6L V8   1,310
AWD   2,320
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Satellite radio 334  
Class II trailer hitch 192  
All-weather floor mats 33 66
4-speed automatic 727  
Moon and Tune Elite Package   676
4.6L V8   1,192
AWD   2,112
Options (change) 1,778 4,500
Options (change) 1,405 4,046
Destination 625 815
Total Price $30,298 $36,715
Total Invoice $28,146 $34,015

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,737
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,386
Model Year20072009
ModelForesterMountaineer
Trim2.5 XT LimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4292hp V8
TransmissionA4A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/65-18
Total Price$30,298$36,715
Adjustments for Features0-2,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,298$34,035
Total Invoice$28,146$34,015
Adjustments for Features0-2,483
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,146$31,532

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20072009
ModelForesterMountaineer
Trim2.5 XT LimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated front seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,770$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,483

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20072009
ModelForesterMountaineer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in113.7 in
Length176.6 in193.5 in
Width68.3 in73.5 in
Height65.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,717 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in59.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		32.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft382.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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