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Subaru Outback vs. Mercury Mariner Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Mercury Mariner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,300

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $2,518

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,717

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $2,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelOutbackMariner
Trim3.6RPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,295 $25,635
Base Invoice $26,460 $23,928
Navigation system 1,550 1,845
Limited Package 3,400  
Sunroof 1,445  
Class II trailer hitch 353 395
Moon and Tune Elite Package   895
Amenities Package   600
Rearview camera   455
3.0L V6   1,000
AWD   1,750
Navigation system 1,294 1,569
Limited Package 3,207  
Sunroof 1,203  
Class II trailer hitch 229 336
Moon and Tune Elite Package   761
Amenities Package   509
Rearview camera   387
3.0L V6   910
AWD   1,592
Options (change) 6,748 6,940
Options (change) 5,933 6,064
Destination 775 725
Total Price $35,818 $33,300
Total Invoice $33,168 $30,717

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,713
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,706
Model Year20122011
ModelOutbackMariner
Trim3.6RPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6240hp V6
TransmissionT5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/70-16
Total Price$35,818$33,300
Adjustments for Features-8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,013$33,300
Total Invoice$33,168$30,717
Adjustments for Features-7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,423$30,717

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20122011
ModelOutbackMariner
Trim3.6RPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,740$3,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7450

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Mercury Mariner features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20122011
ModelOutbackMariner
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in103.1 in
Length188.2 in175.2 in
Width71.7 in71.1 in
Height65.7 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.3 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.3 ft366.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Mercury Mariner specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested220063%
Total Not Requested127537%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested32593%
Total Not Requested257%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested42563%
Total Not Requested25037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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