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2008 Subaru Forester Sports 2.5XT Sport Utility Vehicle 2009 Mercury Mariner Premier I4 4X4 Sport Utility Vehicle
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General Information   
Estimated Market Price N/A N/A
Invoice $25,297.00 $24,289.00
List Price $26,995.00 $26,175.00
Vehicle Class Utility Utility
Overall Satisfaction Rating 88 out of 100 60 out of 100
Free Personal Vehicle Report
2008 Subaru Forester
2009 Mercury Mariner
Performance   
Engine 2.5L 4 Cylinder 2.5L 4 Cylinder
Drive AWD 4WD-FT
Transmission 5 speed Manual OD 6 speed Automatic OD
Compression Ratio 8.40:1 9.70:1
Horsepower 224 hp @5600rpm 171 hp @6000rpm
Torque 226@ 3600 171@ 4500
Bore 3.92 3.50
Stroke 3.11 3.94
Fuel Capacity 15.90 gallons 16.50 gallons
Fuel Type Unleaded Unleaded
Fuel Delivery SEFI SEFI
MPG City 19 19
MPG Highway 24 25
Convenience Features   
Air Conditioning Std Std
Power Windows Std Std
Power Door Locks Std Std
Tilt Steering Wheel - -
Cruise Control Std Std
Leather Seats - Std
Power Seats - Std
Tachometer Std Std
Rear Defroster Std Std
Full Spare - -
Premium Wheels Std Std
AM/FM Radio Std Std
Cassette Player - -
CD Player Std Std
Sunroof - -
MoonRoof Dlr N/C
Dimensions   
Wheelbase 99.4" 103.1"
Overall Length 176.6" 175.5"
Vehicle Height 62.4" 70.0"
Vehicle Width 68.3" 71.1"
Seating Capacity 5 5
Cargo Capacity (Cars) 31 Not Applicable
Front Headroom (Cars) 39.1" 39.3"
Front Legroom (Cars) 43.6" 41.6"
Rear Legroom 33.7" 35.6"
Payload Capacity (Trucks) 1000 1047
Gross Weight (Trucks) 4320 lbs. 4540 lbs.
Towing Capacity (Trucks) 2400 1500
Final Assembly Location J USA

Legend
GRP Not Available for individual purchase RET Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price
STD Standard equipment for this model DLR Dealer installed
PKG Available as part of an option package N/C No Charge
N/R Status not provided by manufacturer N/A Not Available
OPT Optional Equipment PIO Port Installed Option
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About Mercury Mariner Photos
Autobytel, Inc. staff photographers are provided Mariner vehicles from the manufacturer to shoot Mercury Mariner photos. Our photographers provide the most appropriate and effective Mercury Mariner pictures to assist consumers in their Mercury Mariner research.

How often Mercury Mariner photos are updated
Mercury Mariner pictures are updated when Mercury manufacturers provide vehicles to Autobytel, Inc. In some cases, the Mercury Mariner cars shown here are slightly different then the trim or style being researched. Autobytel, Inc. makes its best effort to provide the most recent Mercury Mariner photos for our customers.

This Mercury Mariner picture(s) is for general illustration only. Actual Mercury Mariner vehicle(s) may vary depending upon level of features and options you choose.

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