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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: $38,170

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $880

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,366

Mercury Mountaineer Luxury   
Difference: $41

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelForesterMountaineerMountaineer
Trim2.0XT TouringLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $30,795 $33,300
Base Invoice $33,675 $28,085 $30,317
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Class II trailer hitch 619    
Roof rack crossbars 181 60 60
Universal garage door opener 120 150  
Security Group   795  
Heated front seats   395  
4.6L V8   1,200  
Satellite radio   0 0
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
AWD   2,200 2,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Class II trailer hitch 464    
Roof rack crossbars 117 51 51
Universal garage door opener 78 128  
Security Group   676  
Heated front seats   336  
4.6L V8   1,068  
Satellite radio   0 0
Sunroof   723 723
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
AWD   1,958 1,958
Options (change) 1,165 7,645 5,105
Options (change) 817 6,636 4,428
Destination 915 645 645
Total Price $38,170 $39,085 $39,050
Total Invoice $35,407 $35,366 $35,390

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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: $5,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,833
Model Year201820062006
ModelForesterMountaineerMountaineer
Trim2.0XT TouringLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 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$38,170$39,085$39,050
Adjustments for Features-5,2250-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,945$39,085$37,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$0
Total Invoice$35,407$35,366$35,390
Adjustments for Features-4,8470-997
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,560$35,366$34,393
Cost Above Minimum$0$973$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year201820062006
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
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  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$11,225$6,000$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,225$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8470-997

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20182006
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 Weight3,653 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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 Luxury

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
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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