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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: $32,305

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $4,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,217

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $3,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand Marquis
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $28,325
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $26,639
Convenience Package 995    
255/50R20 1,325    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Sunroof 850 850 1,025
Heated front seats     295
Front side airbags     395
CD changer, in-dash     695
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     695
Convenience Package 846    
255/50R20 1,127    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723 892
Heated front seats     257
Front side airbags     344
CD changer, in-dash     605
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     605
Options (change) 4,480 2,160 3,105
Options (change) 3,888 1,915 2,703
Destination 815 815 875
Total Price $36,910 $38,525 $32,305
Total Invoice $34,022 $35,631 $30,217

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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: $655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $267
Model Year200920092008
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand Marquis
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8224hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG13/20 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7320, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18225/60-17
Total Price$36,910$38,525$32,305
Adjustments for Features-3,615-5,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,295$32,960$32,305
Cost Above Minimum$335$0$0
Total Invoice$34,022$35,631$30,217
Adjustments for Features-3,332-5,1470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,690$30,484$30,217
Cost Above Minimum$206$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year200920092008
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand Marquis
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150
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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $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
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Polished alloy wheels$350  
White-letter tires $0 
Whitewall tires  $0
Total Value of Features$6,165$8,115$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,615$5,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,332-5,1470

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year20092008
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

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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