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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercury Grand Marquis Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercury Grand Marquis Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,215

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $2,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,138

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $2,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelExplorer Sport TracGrand Marquis
TrimLimitedLS
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,010 $28,325
Base Invoice $28,752 $26,639
Convenience Package 995  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Sunroof 850 1,025
Travel Package   305
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   300
Heated front seats   295
Front side airbags   395
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   695
Convenience Package 846  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Sunroof 723 892
Travel Package   265
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   261
Heated front seats   257
Front side airbags   344
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   605
Options (change) 3,155 3,015
Options (change) 2,761 2,624
Destination 815 875
Total Price $34,980 $32,215
Total Invoice $32,328 $30,138

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercury Grand Marquis LS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $236
Model Year20092008
ModelExplorer Sport TracGrand Marquis
TrimLimitedLS
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8224hp V8
TransmissionA6A4
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/60-17
Total Price$34,980$32,215
Adjustments for Features-2,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,355$32,215
Total Invoice$32,328$30,138
Adjustments for Features-2,4260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,902$30,138

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year20092008
ModelExplorer Sport TracGrand Marquis
TrimLimitedLS
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power sliding rear window$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Console with shifter$150 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Rear defrost $200
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Tubular side steps$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Machined alloy wheels$350 
White-letter tires$0 
Whitewall tires $0
Total Value of Features$5,500$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4260

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year20092008
ModelExplorer Sport TracGrand Marquis
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.5 in114.6 in
Length210.2 in212.0 in
Width73.7 in78.3 in
Height72.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,618 lb.4,135 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in60.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in60.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume0.020.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested47556%
Total Not Requested37544%

Option Package Details
Mercury Grand Marquis LS

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Travel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested7560%
Total Not Requested5040%

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