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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: $34,560

Mercury Grand Marquis LS Premium   
Difference: $2,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,642

Mercury Grand Marquis LS Premium   
Difference: $2,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand MarquisGrand Marquis
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLS PremiumLS Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $30,065 $31,135
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $27,629 $28,591
Convenience Package 995      
255/50R20 1,325      
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310    
Sunroof 850 850 1,025 1,025
Handling Pkg.     615 615
Leather seating surfaces     0 0
Heated front seats     295 295
Front side airbags     395 395
CD changer, in-dash     695 695
Polished alloy wheels     695 695
Convenience Package 846      
255/50R20 1,127      
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
Sunroof 723 723 892 892
Handling Pkg.     535 535
Leather seating surfaces     0 0
Heated front seats     257 257
Front side airbags     344 344
CD changer, in-dash     605 605
Polished alloy wheels     605 605
Options (change) 4,480 2,160 3,720 3,720
Options (change) 3,888 1,915 3,238 3,238
Destination 815 815 775 775
Total Price $36,910 $38,525 $34,560 $35,630
Total Invoice $34,022 $35,631 $31,642 $32,604

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $892
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand MarquisGrand Marquis
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLS PremiumLS Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8239hp V8239hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG13/20 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18225/60-16225/60-16
Total Price$36,910$38,525$34,560$35,630
Adjustments for Features-3,550-5,2500-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,360$33,275$34,560$35,505
Cost Above Minimum$85$0$0$945
Total Invoice$34,022$35,631$31,642$32,604
Adjustments for Features-3,272-4,8560-114
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,750$30,775$31,642$32,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$25$0$848

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year2009200920062006
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand MarquisGrand Marquis
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLS PremiumLS Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
RWD$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Brake assist  $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50$50
Digital instruments   $0
Tachometer$75$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
White-letter tires $0  
Total Value of Features$5,450$7,150$1,900$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,550$5,250$0$125
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,272-4,8560-114

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year20092006
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%

Option Package Details
Mercury Grand Marquis LS Premium

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Handling Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
4.6L V8
OHC-2v
239 hp@4900
287 lb-ft@4100
1000Yes
Summer tires (optional)0No
3.27 axle ratioNo
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Mercury Grand Marquis LS Ultimate

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Handling Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
4.6L V8
OHC-2v
239 hp@4900
287 lb-ft@4100
1000Yes
Summer tires (optional)0No
3.27 axle ratioNo
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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