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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: $32,834

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,226

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,278

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,028

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelForesterMountaineer
Trim2.5 XT LimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $29,305
Base Invoice $26,409 $27,377
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Bodyside moldings 238  
iPod integration 223  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Rear bumper protector 78  
All-weather floor mats 69 75
Remote start 432 385
Navigation system 1,800 1,995
Satellite radio 453  
Moon and Tune Elite Package   895
4.6L V8   1,310
AWD   2,310
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Bodyside moldings 155  
iPod integration 145  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Rear bumper protector 51  
All-weather floor mats 39 57
Remote start 324 326
Navigation system 1,650 1,696
Satellite radio 340  
Moon and Tune Elite Package   761
4.6L V8   1,192
AWD   2,112
Options (change) 3,944 6,970
Options (change) 3,174 6,144
Destination 695 785
Total Price $32,834 $37,060
Total Invoice $30,278 $34,306

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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: $3,196
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,075
Model Year20092008
ModelForesterMountaineer
Trim2.5 XT LimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4292hp V8
TransmissionT4A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/65-18
Total Price$32,834$37,060
Adjustments for Features0-1,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,834$36,030
Total Invoice$30,278$34,306
Adjustments for Features0-953
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,278$33,353

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20092008
ModelForesterMountaineer
Trim2.5 XT LimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
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 $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated front seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Total Value of Features$5,945$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-953

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20092008
ModelForesterMountaineer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in113.7 in
Length179.5 in193.5 in
Width70.1 in73.5 in
Height65.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,717 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in59.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
33.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft382.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
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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