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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: $30,554

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,346

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,374

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelForesterMountaineerMountaineer
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $30,795 $33,300
Base Invoice $26,116 $28,085 $30,317
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
4-speed automatic 1,000    
Class II trailer hitch 299    
Satellite radio 445 0 0
Universal garage door opener 87 150  
4.6L V8   1,200  
Roof rack crossbars   60 60
Sunroof   850 850
AWD   2,200 2,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
4-speed automatic 909    
Class II trailer hitch 195    
Satellite radio 334 0 0
Universal garage door opener 56 128  
4.6L V8   1,068  
Roof rack crossbars   51 51
Sunroof   723 723
AWD   1,958 1,958
Options (change) 2,014 4,460 3,110
Options (change) 1,613 3,928 2,732
Destination 645 645 645
Total Price $30,554 $35,900 $37,055
Total Invoice $28,374 $32,658 $33,694

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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: $3,246
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,360
Model Year200820062006
ModelForesterMountaineerMountaineer
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$30,554$35,900$37,055
Adjustments for Features0-805-3,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,554$35,095$33,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,295$0
Total Invoice$28,374$32,658$33,694
Adjustments for Features0-732-2,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,374$31,926$30,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,192$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year200820062006
ModelForesterMountaineerMountaineer
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50  
MP3-compatible player$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
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$4,920$5,725$8,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$805$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-732-2,960

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20082006
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.4,742 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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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Luxury

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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