Compare 2007 Mercury Mariner, 2007 Subaru Outback

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2007 Mercury Mariner Luxury 4X2

2007 Subaru Outback 2.5 i Wagon

Standards and Options

Pricing

Mercury Mariner

Subaru Outback

MSRP

$23,025

$23,595

Invoice Price

$21,733

$22,188

Destination Charges

$665

$625

Air Conditioning. Health, Ventilation

Mercury Mariner

Subaru Outback

Air Conditioning

Standard

Automatic Climate Control

N/A

Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter

Not listed

Standard

Rear HVAC Ducts

N/A

Standard

Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Not listed

Standard

Rear Seat HVAC Controls

N/A

Entertainment, Communication, Navigation

Mercury Mariner

Subaru Outback

CD Changer

Option

N/A

CD Player

Standard

Cassette Player

N/A

DVD Player

Not listed

N/A

Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone

N/A

Navigational Aid

N/A

Radio

Standard

Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories

N/A

Subwoofer

Not listed

Option

Telematic Systems

N/A

Exterior

Mercury Mariner

Subaru Outback

Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board

Option

N/A

Bumper Step Up

N/A

Standard

Front Air Dam

Standard

Metallic Paint

Standard

Power Sliding Side Van Door

N/A

Power Trunk Lid

Not listed

N/A

Rear Spoiler

N/A

Standard

Skid Plate or Underbody Protection

N/A

Option

Splash or Mud Guards

Not listed

Standard

Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles

N/A

Instrumentation

Mercury Mariner

Subaru Outback

Battery Gauge

Not listed

N/A

Clock

Standard

Compass

Option

Cruise Control

Standard

Electroluminescent Instrumentation

N/A

Gauges

Standard

Inside Temperature Gauge

Not listed

N/A

Intelligent Cruise Control

N/A

Night Vision

N/A

Oil Gauge

Not listed

N/A

Outside Temperature Gauge

Not listed

Standard

Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator

Option

N/A

Steering Wheel Mounted Controls

Standard

Tachometer

Standard

Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor

Standard

Trip Computer

Option

Standard

Lighting

Mercury Mariner

Subaru Outback

Automatic Headlights

Option

Standard

Cornering Lights

N/A

Daytime Running Lights

Not listed

Standard

Fog Lights

Standard

Halogen Headlights

Standard

Headlight Washers

N/A

High Intensity Discharge Headlights

N/A

Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights

N/A

Roof

Mercury Mariner

Subaru Outback

Power Sunroof/Moonroof

Option

N/A

Removable/Convertible Top

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof

Option

N/A

Tires and Wheels

Mercury Mariner

Subaru Outback

Alloy Wheels

Standard

Chrome Wheels

N/A

Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier

N/A

Full Size Spare Tire

Option

N/A

Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans

N/A

Standard

Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires

N/A

Steel Wheels

N/A

Underbody Tire Carrier

Standard

N/A

Windows/Mirrors/Wipers

Mercury Mariner

Subaru Outback

Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir

N/A

Glass Rear Window on Convertible

N/A

Heated Exterior Mirror

Option

Standard

Heated Washer System

N/A

Heated Windshield Glass

N/A

Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror

Option

Interval Wipers

Standard

Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror

N/A

Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror

Standard

Power Backlight Window

N/A

Rain Sensing Wipers

N/A

Rear Wiper

Standard

Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window

N/A

Tinted Glass

Standard

Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval

N/A

Windshield Wiper De-Icer

N/A

Standard

Capacities and Dimensions

General

Mercury Mariner

Subaru Outback

Body Style

Sport Utility

EPA Classification

SUV2WD

SUV4WD

Turbo

Drive Train

Mercury Mariner

Subaru Outback

City MPG

Combined MPG

Displacement (CC)

3000

2457

Driveline

FWD

AWD

Final Drive Ratio

2.93

4.11

Fuel Capacity (gal)

16.5

16.9

Fuel System

SEFI

Fuel Type

Gas

Gas Guzzler Tax

Highway MPG

Horsepower @ RPM

200@6000

175@6000

PowerToWeightRatio

16.5

RPM @ Peak Horsepower

6000

Standard Transmission

4 Speed Automatic

5 Speed Manual

Torque @ RPM

193@4850

169@4400

Transmission Speeds

Transmission Type

Type of Engine

3.0L V6

2.5L H4

Valves

Exterior

Mercury Mariner

Subaru Outback

Crash Test Rating

4*/4*

5*/5*

Curb weight (lbs)

3304

3330

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Maximum

4435

Overall Height (in)

69.7

63.2

Overall Length (in)

174.9

188.7

Overall Width (in)

70.1

69.7

Wheelbase (in)

103.1

105.1

Interior - Cargo - Carrying

Mercury Mariner

Subaru Outback

Cargo Height

32.5

Cargo Length

42.4

Cargo Width - Wheel

42.2

Interior - Passengers

Mercury Mariner

Subaru Outback

Headroom front (in)

40.4

40.5

Headroom rear (in)

39.2

39.1

Hip room front (in)

53.3

51.0

Hip room rear (in)

49.1

52.6

Leg room front (in)

41.6

44.1

Leg room rear (in)

36.3

33.9

Seating Capacity - Maximum

Seating capacity - Standard

Shoulder room front (in)

56.5

54.4

Shoulder room rear (in)

55.9

53.7

Suspension

Mercury Mariner

Subaru Outback

Front suspension

Ind

Ground Clearance (in)

8.0

8.4

Rear Suspension

Ind

Track Front

61.3

58.9

Track Rear

60.9

58.7

Towing

Mercury Mariner

Subaru Outback

Tow Capacity (Maximum)

3500

2700

Tow Capacity Standard

1500

2700

Turning Radius

Mercury Mariner

Subaru Outback

Steering Diameter Left

35.4

Steering Diameter Right

35.4

Warranty

Mercury Mariner

Subaru Outback

Powertrain Miles

60000

Powertrain Time (Months)

Rust Time (Months)

Warranty - Basic Miles

36000

Warranty - Basic Time (Months)

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