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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: $33,155

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $4,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,412

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $3,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelExplorer Sport TracMariner
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $27,490 $24,765
Base Invoice $25,606 $23,006
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 385 345
All-weather floor mats 75 55
Satellite radio 195  
Sunroof 850  
Moon and Tune Package   795
Class II trailer hitch   395
Heating Package   295
Amenities Package   590
Running boards   445
3.0L V6   1,000
AWD   1,750
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 326 293
All-weather floor mats 47 47
Satellite radio 166  
Sunroof 723  
Moon and Tune Package   676
Class II trailer hitch   336
Heating Package   251
Amenities Package   502
Running boards   378
3.0L V6   910
AWD   1,592
Options (change) 8,925 7,665
Options (change) 7,849 6,681
Destination 785 725
Total Price $37,200 $33,155
Total Invoice $34,240 $30,412

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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: $6,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,883
Model Year20082009
ModelExplorer Sport TracMariner
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8240hp V6
TransmissionA6A6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/70-16
Total Price$37,200$33,155
Adjustments for Features0-2,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,200$30,915
Total Invoice$34,240$30,412
Adjustments for Features0-2,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,240$28,357

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20082009
ModelExplorer Sport TracMariner
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power sliding rear window$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
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$2,425$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,055

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20082009
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 Weight4,618 lb.3,549 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
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%
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
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67566%
Total Not Requested35034%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested32557%
Total Not Requested25043%

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