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Ford Expedition vs. Mercury Mariner Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Expedition vs. Mercury Mariner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,035

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $13,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,957

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $13,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMarinerMariner
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,745 $45,270 $46,780 $23,285 $25,035
Base Invoice $36,281 $42,196 $43,569 $21,700 $23,292
Leather Seating Package 2,265        
Sunroof 995 995 995   895
Comfort Package       595  
Side curtain airbags       595 595
Class II trailer hitch       395 395
AWD       1,750 1,750
Leather seating surfaces       795  
Moon and Tune Package       655  
Running boards       350 350
Obstacle detection, rear         255
Leather Seating Package 1,925        
Sunroof 846 846 846   806
Comfort Package       536  
Side curtain airbags       536 536
Class II trailer hitch       356 356
AWD       1,593 1,593
Leather seating surfaces       716  
Moon and Tune Package       589  
Running boards       316 316
Obstacle detection, rear         230
Options (change) 3,260 995 995 5,135 4,240
Options (change) 2,771 846 846 4,642 3,837
Destination 995 995 995 615 615
Total Price $43,000 $47,260 $48,770 $29,035 $29,890
Total Invoice $40,047 $44,037 $45,410 $26,957 $27,744

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,641
Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMarinerMariner
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG19/23 MPG19/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6340, 7340, 7320, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/65-18275/65-18235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$43,000$47,260$48,770$29,035$29,890
Adjustments for Features-2,630-5,105-5,1050-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,370$42,155$43,665$29,035$29,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,785$3,295$0$605
Total Invoice$40,047$44,037$45,410$26,957$27,744
Adjustments for Features-2,449-4,757-4,7530-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,598$39,280$40,657$26,957$27,512
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,682$3,059$0$555

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMarinerMariner
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000  
4-speed automatic   $800$800
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125  
Power liftgate $350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250
Rearview camera $200$200  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75$75
Exterior 
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25  
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Polished alloy wheels $350   
White-letter tires$0 $0  
Total Value of Features$6,930$9,405$9,405$4,300$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,630$5,105$5,105$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,449-4,757-4,7530-232

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20122006
ModelExpeditionMariner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.0 in103.2 in
Length206.5 in174.9 in
Width78.8 in70.1 in
Height77.2 in68.0 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.9 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room50.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom37.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.6 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.0 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.3 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition XLT

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding third row seats400No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Luxury

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested53084%
Total Not Requested10016%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Roof rack300Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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