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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: $35,935

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $760

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,307

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $27

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620062006
ModelForesterMountaineerMountaineer
Trim2.0XT TouringLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $30,795 $33,300
Base Invoice $31,569 $28,085 $30,317
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199    
Cargo cover 182    
Class II trailer hitch 634    
Roof rack crossbars 199 60 60
Universal garage door opener 76 150  
Security Group   795  
4.6L V8   1,200  
Satellite radio   0 0
Sunroof   850 850
AWD   2,200 2,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129    
Cargo cover 118    
Class II trailer hitch 475    
Roof rack crossbars 117 51 51
Universal garage door opener 49 128  
Security Group   676  
4.6L V8   1,068  
Satellite radio   0 0
Sunroof   723 723
AWD   1,958 1,958
Options (change) 1,290 5,255 3,110
Options (change) 888 4,604 2,732
Destination 850 645 645
Total Price $35,935 $36,695 $37,055
Total Invoice $33,307 $33,334 $33,694

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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: $1,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $808
Model Year201620062006
ModelForesterMountaineerMountaineer
Trim2.0XT TouringLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$35,935$36,695$37,055
Adjustments for Features-2,2200-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,715$36,695$35,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,440$0
Total Invoice$33,307$33,334$33,694
Adjustments for Features-2,0580-1,637
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,249$33,334$32,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,277$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year201620062006
ModelForesterMountaineerMountaineer
Trim2.0XT TouringLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Terrain selector$200  
Vehicle health reports$0  
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 cladding (gray/black)$250  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
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  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$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
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front seats$200 $200
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,120$5,900$7,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,220$0$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0580-1,637

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20162006
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.4,742 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 Luxury

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
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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