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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: $32,870

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $3,419

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,595

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $2,985

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Model Year20162008
ModelForesterMountaineer
Trim2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $29,305
Base Invoice $31,569 $27,377
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Rear bumper protector 95  
Class II trailer hitch 634  
All-weather floor mats 72 75
Roof rack crossbars 199 115
Remote start 445 385
Moon and Tune Elite Package   895
4.6L V8   1,310
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Rear bumper protector 61  
Class II trailer hitch 475  
All-weather floor mats 46 57
Roof rack crossbars 117 97
Remote start 333 326
Moon and Tune Elite Package   761
4.6L V8   1,192
Options (change) 1,644 2,780
Options (change) 1,161 2,433
Destination 850 785
Total Price $36,289 $32,870
Total Invoice $33,580 $30,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $199
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5
Model Year20162008
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$36,289$32,870
Adjustments for Features-3,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,069$32,870
Total Invoice$33,580$30,595
Adjustments for Features-2,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,600$30,595

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20162008
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
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
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 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
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$7,995$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9800

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20162008
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
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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