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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: $34,443

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,917

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,635

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,756

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelForesterMountaineer
Trim2.5 XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $34,860
Base Invoice $28,084 $32,523
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Roof rack crossbars 195  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
All-weather floor mats 69 75
Remote start 432 385
Navigation system 1,600  
Package 201A   1,595
4.6L V8   1,310
AWD   2,320
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
All-weather floor mats 39 66
Remote start 324 327
Navigation system 1,335  
Package 201A   1,356
4.6L V8   1,192
AWD   2,112
Options (change) 3,723 5,685
Options (change) 2,826 5,053
Destination 725 815
Total Price $34,443 $41,360
Total Invoice $31,635 $38,391

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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: $4,732
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,728
Model Year20112010
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$34,443$41,360
Adjustments for Features0-2,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,443$39,175
Total Invoice$31,635$38,391
Adjustments for Features0-2,028
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,635$36,363

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20112010
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
Power-adjustable pedals $125
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 
Safety key $5
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 with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
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 
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Total Value of Features$6,110$8,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,028

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20112010
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

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power-folding third row seats400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested49045%
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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