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Acura RL vs. Mercury Mariner Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Mercury Mariner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,905

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $20,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,381

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $18,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelRLMariner
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $25,635
Base Invoice $44,098 $23,928
Technology Package 4,150  
Moon and Tune Elite Package   895
Amenities Package   600
Navigation system   1,845
Rearview camera   455
3.0L V6   1,000
AWD   1,750
Technology Package 3,756  
Moon and Tune Elite Package   761
Amenities Package   509
Navigation system   1,569
Rearview camera   387
3.0L V6   910
AWD   1,592
Options (change) 4,150 6,545
Options (change) 3,756 5,728
Destination 895 725
Total Price $53,245 $32,905
Total Invoice $48,749 $30,381

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,626
Model Year20122011
ModelRLMariner
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/70-16
Total Price$53,245$32,905
Adjustments for Features-2,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,250$32,905
Total Invoice$48,749$30,381
Adjustments for Features-2,7420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,007$30,381

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20122011
ModelRLMariner
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,155$5,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7420

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20122011
ModelRLMariner
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in103.1 in
Length195.8 in175.2 in
Width72.7 in71.1 in
Height57.2 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.866.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117572%
Total Not Requested45028%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

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, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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