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Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Sable Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Sable Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,905

Mercury Sable Premier   
Difference: $2,069

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,748

Mercury Sable Premier   
Difference: $2,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelForesterSable
Trim2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,090 $29,380
Base Invoice $33,675 $26,917
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
All-weather floor mats 81 75
Remote start 455 395
Universal garage door opener 120  
Cargo net 68  
Navigation system   1,995
Satellite radio   195
Obstacle detection, rear   295
Sunroof   895
AWD   1,850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
All-weather floor mats 52 57
Remote start 341 343
Universal garage door opener 78  
Cargo net 44  
Navigation system   1,736
Satellite radio   170
Obstacle detection, rear   257
Sunroof   779
AWD   1,664
Options (change) 969 5,700
Options (change) 673 5,006
Destination 915 825
Total Price $37,974 $35,905
Total Invoice $35,263 $32,748

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Sable

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,481
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,567
Model Year20182009
ModelForesterSable
Trim2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4263hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/60-18
Total Price$37,974$35,905
Adjustments for Features-6,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,424$35,905
Total Invoice$35,263$32,748
Adjustments for Features-6,0820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,181$32,748

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Sable

Model Year20182009
ModelForesterSable
Trim2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
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 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,425$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,0820

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Sable

Model Year20182009
ModelForesterSable
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.9 in
Length180.9 in202.1 in
Width70.7 in74.5 in
Height66.4 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.3,820 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in41.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Sable Premier

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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