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

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercury Mariner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,370

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $8,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,872

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $7,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracMariner
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $27,490 $24,475
Base Invoice $25,606 $22,807
Adrenaline Package 2,995  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510  
Electronics Package 545  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Floor mats 65  
Remote start 385 425
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Satellite radio 195  
Sunroof 850  
AWD 2,520 1,770
Moon and Tune Elite Package   695
Class II trailer hitch   395
Heating Package   295
Full-size spare tire   105
Running boards   445
Adrenaline Package 2,756  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433  
Electronics Package 463  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Floor mats 47  
Remote start 326 361
All-weather floor mats 47 57
Satellite radio 166  
Sunroof 723  
AWD 2,294 1,611
Moon and Tune Elite Package   591
Class II trailer hitch   336
Heating Package   251
Full-size spare tire   89
Running boards   378
Options (change) 11,445 6,200
Options (change) 10,143 5,370
Destination 785 695
Total Price $39,720 $31,370
Total Invoice $36,534 $28,872

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,745
Model Year20082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracMariner
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8200hp V6
TransmissionA6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/70-16
Total Price$39,720$31,370
Adjustments for Features0-90
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,720$31,280
Total Invoice$36,534$28,872
Adjustments for Features0-83
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,534$28,789

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracMariner
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power sliding rear window$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear defrost $200
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,050$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$90
Value of Feature Adjustments0-83

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracMariner
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.5 in103.1 in
Length210.2 in175.2 in
Width73.7 in71.1 in
Height72.5 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,793 lb.3,526 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
0.029.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.066.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested147588%
Total Not Requested20012%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested32593%
Total Not Requested257%

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