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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: $33,360

Mercury Sable   
Difference: $1,387

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,449

Mercury Sable   
Difference: $1,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420082008
ModelForesterSableSable
Trim2.0XT TouringBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,995 $23,935 $27,725
Base Invoice $30,836 $22,096 $25,508
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198    
All-weather floor mats 72 75 75
Cargo organizer 60 200 200
Remote start 436 395 395
Universal garage door opener 74    
Cargo net 87    
SYNC   395  
Security Package   695  
Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg.   795  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Satellite radio   195 195
Sunroof   895 895
Heated front seats   240  
Leather seating surfaces   895  
AWD   1,850 1,850
Stability control     495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128    
All-weather floor mats 46 57 57
Cargo organizer 39 174 174
Remote start 328 343 343
Universal garage door opener 48    
Cargo net 56    
SYNC   344  
Security Package   605  
Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg.   692  
Navigation system   1,736 1,736
Satellite radio   170 170
Sunroof   779 779
Heated front seats   209  
Leather seating surfaces   779  
AWD   1,665 1,665
Stability control     431
Options (change) 927 8,625 6,100
Options (change) 645 7,553 5,355
Destination 825 800 800
Total Price $34,747 $33,360 $34,625
Total Invoice $32,306 $30,449 $31,663

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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: $1,213
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $560
Model Year201420082008
ModelForesterSableSable
Trim2.0XT TouringBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/60-17225/60-18
Total Price$34,747$33,360$34,625
Adjustments for Features-2,6000-365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,147$33,360$34,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$900
Total Invoice$32,306$30,449$31,663
Adjustments for Features-2,4170-334
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,889$30,449$31,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$880

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Sable

Model Year201420082008
ModelForesterSableSable
Trim2.0XT TouringBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Terrain selector$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Cargo tray$40  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$7,375$4,775$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,600$0$365
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4170-334

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Sable

Model Year20142008
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 Weight3,624 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 Room0.0 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 Room0.0 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Mercury Sable specs.

Option Package Details
Mercury Sable

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested42577%
Total Not Requested12523%
Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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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