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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: $35,439

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,141

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,805

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
ModelForesterMountaineer
Trim2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $31,400
Base Invoice $30,836 $29,154
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Roof rack crossbars 199  
Rear bumper protector 92  
Class II trailer hitch 622  
All-weather floor mats 72 75
Remote start 436 385
Navigation and Moon and Tune Pkg.   2,595
4.6L V8   1,310
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Rear bumper protector 59  
Class II trailer hitch 466  
All-weather floor mats 46 66
Remote start 328 327
Navigation and Moon and Tune Pkg.   2,206
4.6L V8   1,192
Options (change) 1,619 4,365
Options (change) 1,144 3,791
Destination 825 815
Total Price $35,439 $36,580
Total Invoice $32,805 $33,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,261
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,917
Model Year20142009
ModelForesterMountaineer
Trim2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4292hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8A6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/65-18
Total Price$35,439$36,580
Adjustments for Features-2,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,319$36,580
Total Invoice$32,805$33,760
Adjustments for Features-1,9620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,843$33,760

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20142009
ModelForesterMountaineer
Trim2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
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 cladding (gray/black)$250 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated front seats$200 
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,910$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9620

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20142009
ModelForesterMountaineer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in113.7 in
Length180.9 in193.5 in
Width70.7 in73.5 in
Height66.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,545 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 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
34.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 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 audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested160081%
Total Not Requested36519%
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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