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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: $34,780

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $809

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,230

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelForesterMountaineer
Trim2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,095 $31,400
Base Invoice $30,927 $29,154
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Roof rack crossbars 199  
Rear bumper protector 95  
Class II trailer hitch 634  
All-weather floor mats 72 75
Remote start 445 385
Moon and Tune Elite Package   795
4.6L V8   1,310
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Rear bumper protector 61  
Class II trailer hitch 475  
All-weather floor mats 46 66
Remote start 333 327
Moon and Tune Elite Package   676
4.6L V8   1,192
Options (change) 1,644 2,565
Options (change) 1,161 2,261
Destination 850 815
Total Price $35,589 $34,780
Total Invoice $32,938 $32,230

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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: $1,626
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,546
Model Year20152009
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$35,589$34,780
Adjustments for Features-2,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,154$34,780
Total Invoice$32,938$32,230
Adjustments for Features-2,2540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,684$32,230

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20152009
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 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for audio system $25
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 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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$7,785$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2540

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20152009
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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mountaineer specs.

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
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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