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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: $34,350

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,574

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,549

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelForesterMountaineer
Trim2.5 XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $31,400
Base Invoice $28,084 $29,154
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Roof rack crossbars 195  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
All-weather floor mats 69 75
Obstacle detection, rear 363 295
Remote start 432 385
Navigation system 1,600  
Navigation and Moon and Tune Pkg.   2,595
4.6L V8   1,310
AWD   2,320
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
All-weather floor mats 39 66
Obstacle detection, rear 272 251
Remote start 324 327
Navigation system 1,335  
Navigation and Moon and Tune Pkg.   2,206
4.6L V8   1,192
AWD   2,112
Options (change) 3,630 6,980
Options (change) 2,765 6,154
Destination 725 815
Total Price $34,350 $39,195
Total Invoice $31,574 $36,123

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,153
Model Year20112009
ModelForesterMountaineer
Trim2.5 XT TouringPremier
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$34,350$39,195
Adjustments for Features0-430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,350$38,765
Total Invoice$31,574$36,123
Adjustments for Features0-396
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,574$35,727

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20112009
ModelForesterMountaineer
Trim2.5 XT TouringPremier
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 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
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 
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $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 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated front seats$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Total Value of Features$6,335$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-396

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20112009
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 and Moon and Tune Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested150076%
Total Not Requested46524%
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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