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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: $32,285

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $2,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,338

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $1,142

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand Marquis
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $29,810
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $28,070
Luxury Package 1,700    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
235/65R18 595    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Cassette player 0 0 185
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     300
Power-adjustable pedals     125
Heated front seats     295
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     695
Luxury Package 1,445    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
235/65R18 506    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Cassette player 0 0 161
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     261
Power-adjustable pedals     109
Heated front seats     257
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     605
Options (change) 3,845 1,550 1,600
Options (change) 3,317 1,366 1,393
Destination 645 645 875
Total Price $34,690 $34,710 $32,285
Total Invoice $31,480 $31,589 $30,338

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,149
Model Year200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand Marquis
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8224hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17225/60-17
Total Price$34,690$34,710$32,285
Adjustments for Features-2,525-2,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,165$32,185$32,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0
Total Invoice$31,480$31,589$30,338
Adjustments for Features-2,291-2,2980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,189$29,291$30,338
Cost Above Minimum$0$102$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand Marquis
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Stability control$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
White-letter tires$0$0 
Whitewall tires  $0
Total Value of Features$4,175$4,175$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,525$2,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,291-2,2980

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year20062010
ModelExplorerGrand Marquis
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in114.6 in
Length193.4 in212.0 in
Width73.7 in78.3 in
Height72.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,531 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 Headroom38.7 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
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft320.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested87551%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

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%

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