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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: $30,681

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,699

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,454

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,254

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelForesterMountaineer
Trim2.5 XT LimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $34,860
Base Invoice $26,116 $32,523
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Class II trailer hitch 299  
Rear bumper protector 72  
Satellite radio 445  
All-weather floor mats 55 75
4.6L V8   1,310
AWD   2,320
4-speed automatic 909  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Class II trailer hitch 195  
Rear bumper protector 47  
Satellite radio 334  
All-weather floor mats 33 66
4.6L V8   1,192
AWD   2,112
Options (change) 2,141 3,705
Options (change) 1,693 3,370
Destination 645 815
Total Price $30,681 $39,380
Total Invoice $28,454 $36,708

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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: $4,639
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,469
Model Year20082010
ModelForesterMountaineer
Trim2.5 XT LimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4292hp V8
TransmissionA4A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/65-18
Total Price$30,681$39,380
Adjustments for Features0-4,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,681$35,320
Total Invoice$28,454$36,708
Adjustments for Features0-3,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,454$32,923

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20082010
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
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
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
Hood scoop$100 
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Total Value of Features$4,670$8,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,785

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20082010
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

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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