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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: $29,035

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $6,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,957

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $6,446

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelExplorer Sport TracMarinerMariner
TrimLimitedLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,490 $23,285 $25,035
Base Invoice $25,606 $21,700 $23,292
Adrenaline Package 2,995    
4.6L V8 1,310    
Floor mats 65    
Sunroof 850   895
AWD 2,520 1,750 1,750
Comfort Package   595  
Side curtain airbags   595 595
Class II trailer hitch   395 395
Leather seating surfaces   795  
Running boards   350 350
Moon and Tune Package   655  
Adrenaline Package 2,756    
4.6L V8 1,192    
Floor mats 47    
Sunroof 723   806
AWD 2,294 1,593 1,593
Comfort Package   536  
Side curtain airbags   536 536
Class II trailer hitch   356 356
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Running boards   316 316
Moon and Tune Package   589  
Options (change) 7,740 5,135 3,985
Options (change) 7,012 4,642 3,607
Destination 785 615 615
Total Price $36,015 $29,035 $29,635
Total Invoice $33,403 $26,957 $27,514

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,005
Model Year200820062006
ModelExplorer Sport TracMarinerMariner
TrimLimitedLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionA6A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG19/23 MPG19/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4320, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$36,015$29,035$29,635
Adjustments for Features-47500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,540$29,035$29,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$600
Total Invoice$33,403$26,957$27,514
Adjustments for Features-44100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,962$26,957$27,514
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$557

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year200820062006
ModelExplorer Sport TracMarinerMariner
TrimLimitedLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
4-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power sliding rear window$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control$400  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear defrost $200$200
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Outside temperature display$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$4,750$4,275$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$475$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-44100

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercury Mariner features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20082006
ModelExplorer Sport TracMariner
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.5 in103.2 in
Length210.2 in174.9 in
Width73.7 in70.1 in
Height72.5 in68.0 in
Curb Weight4,793 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.5 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		0.029.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.066.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercury Mariner specs.

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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested147588%
Total Not Requested20012%

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 mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested50580%
Total Not Requested12520%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Roof rack300No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

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 rack300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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