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

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Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Grand Marquis Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,235

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $8,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,315

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $8,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerGrand Marquis
TrimXLTLimitedPlatinumLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $53,940 $29,935
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $51,512 $28,200
Package 202A 4,100      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 90 10
Polished alloy wheels 1,295 595    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       300
Power-adjustable pedals       125
Heated front seats       295
Chrome-plated alloy wheels       695
Package 202A 3,895      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 86 8
Polished alloy wheels 1,230 565    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       261
Power-adjustable pedals       109
Heated front seats       257
Chrome-plated alloy wheels       605
Options (change) 5,485 685 90 1,425
Options (change) 5,211 651 86 1,240
Destination 995 995 995 875
Total Price $40,500 $43,770 $55,025 $32,235
Total Invoice $38,695 $41,842 $52,593 $30,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Grand Marquis LS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,959
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerGrand Marquis
TrimXLTLimitedPlatinumLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6224hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12500, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20225/60-17
Total Price$40,500$43,770$55,025$32,235
Adjustments for Features-6,720-9,960-18,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,780$33,810$36,725$32,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$30$2,945$0
Total Invoice$38,695$41,842$52,593$30,315
Adjustments for Features-6,421-9,521-17,4910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,274$32,321$35,102$30,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$47$2,828$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year2018201820182011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerGrand Marquis
TrimXLTLimitedPlatinumLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Hill descent control  $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Terrain selector  $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Tow hook(s), front  $40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50 
MP3-compatible player $50$50 
Navigation system $600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Cornering lights   $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600   
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Whitewall tires   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,870$13,110$21,450$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,720$9,960$18,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,421-9,521-17,4910

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year20182011
ModelExplorerGrand Marquis
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in114.6 in
Length198.3 in212.0 in
Width78.9 in78.3 in
Height70.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,136 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in60.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in60.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft320.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested172549%
Total Not Requested182551%

Option Package Details
Mercury Grand Marquis LS

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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