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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: $33,500

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $5,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,952

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320062006
ModelForesterMountaineerMountaineer
Trim2.5 XT TouringLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $30,795 $33,300
Base Invoice $28,084 $28,085 $30,317
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Navigation system 1,000 1,995 1,995
Bodyside moldings 240    
Cargo cover 166    
Class II trailer hitch 468    
Roof rack crossbars 195 60 60
Universal garage door opener 93 150  
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
Security Group   795  
4.6L V8   1,200  
Satellite radio   0 0
Sunroof   850 850
AWD   2,200 2,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Navigation system 888 1,696 1,696
Bodyside moldings 156    
Cargo cover 108    
Class II trailer hitch 351    
Roof rack crossbars 117 51 51
Universal garage door opener 61 128  
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
Security Group   676  
4.6L V8   1,068  
Satellite radio   0 0
Sunroof   723 723
AWD   1,958 1,958
Options (change) 2,710 7,250 5,105
Options (change) 2,073 6,300 4,428
Destination 795 645 645
Total Price $33,500 $38,690 $39,050
Total Invoice $30,952 $35,030 $35,390

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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: $4,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,625
Model Year201320062006
ModelForesterMountaineerMountaineer
Trim2.5 XT TouringLuxuryPremier
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)?, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$33,500$38,690$39,050
Adjustments for Features-8850-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,615$38,690$37,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,440$0
Total Invoice$30,952$35,030$35,390
Adjustments for Features-8180-1,631
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,134$35,030$33,759
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,271$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year201320062006
ModelForesterMountaineerMountaineer
Trim2.5 XT TouringLuxuryPremier
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  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
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 audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
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
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
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 release, second row seats$50  
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$6,660$5,775$7,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$885$0$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-8180-1,631

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20132006
ModelForesterMountaineer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in113.7 in
Length169.5 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mountaineer specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Luxury

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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