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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: $32,580

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,030

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020062006
ModelForesterMountaineerMountaineer
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $30,795 $33,300
Base Invoice $26,707 $28,085 $30,317
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Bodyside moldings 238    
Cargo cover 166    
Class II trailer hitch 468    
Satellite radio 453 0 0
Universal garage door opener 82 150  
Navigation system 1,800 1,995 1,995
Security Group   795  
4.6L V8   1,200  
Sunroof   850 850
AWD   2,200 2,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Bodyside moldings 155    
Cargo cover 108    
Class II trailer hitch 351    
Satellite radio 340 0 0
Universal garage door opener 54 128  
Navigation system 1,501 1,696 1,696
Security Group   676  
4.6L V8   1,068  
Sunroof   723 723
AWD   1,958 1,958
Options (change) 3,390 7,190 5,045
Options (change) 2,628 6,249 4,377
Destination 695 645 645
Total Price $32,580 $38,630 $38,990
Total Invoice $30,030 $34,979 $35,339

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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: $4,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,401
Model Year201020062006
ModelForesterMountaineerMountaineer
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT4A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$32,580$38,630$38,990
Adjustments for Features0-305-2,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,580$38,325$36,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,440$0
Total Invoice$30,030$34,979$35,339
Adjustments for Features0-276-1,908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,030$34,703$33,431
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,272$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year201020062006
ModelForesterMountaineerMountaineer
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
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  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Hood scoop$100  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound$250  
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $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$5,870$6,175$7,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$305$2,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-276-1,908

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20102006
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.4,742 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 Luxury

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
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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