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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: $33,865

Mercury Grand Marquis LS Premium   
Difference: $4,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,037

Mercury Grand Marquis LS Premium   
Difference: $4,253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand MarquisGrand Marquis
TrimXLTLimitedLS PremiumLS Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $30,065 $31,135
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $27,629 $28,591
Package 202A 3,075      
255/50HR20 1,195      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Handling Pkg.     615 615
Leather seating surfaces     0 0
Heated front seats     295 295
Front side airbags     395 395
Polished alloy wheels     695 695
Sunroof     1,025 1,025
Package 202A 2,614      
255/50HR20 1,016      
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356    
Handling Pkg.     535 535
Leather seating surfaces     0 0
Heated front seats     257 257
Front side airbags     344 344
Polished alloy wheels     605 605
Sunroof     892 892
Options (change) 5,865 1,595 3,025 3,025
Options (change) 4,986 1,356 2,633 2,633
Destination 825 825 775 775
Total Price $38,210 $39,955 $33,865 $34,935
Total Invoice $35,290 $37,133 $31,037 $31,999

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $854
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand MarquisGrand Marquis
TrimXLTLimitedLS PremiumLS Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6239hp V8239hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/60-16225/60-16
Total Price$38,210$39,955$33,865$34,935
Adjustments for Features-5,530-6,8450-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,680$33,110$33,865$34,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$430$0$895
Total Invoice$35,290$37,133$31,037$31,999
Adjustments for Features-5,107-6,3620-160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,183$30,771$31,037$31,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$588$0$802

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year2011201120062006
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand MarquisGrand Marquis
TrimXLTLimitedLS PremiumLS Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Curve control$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Cassette player   $50
HD radio $50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Surround sound $250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Digital instruments   $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Stowable third row seats$600$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,630$9,945$3,100$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,530$6,845$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,107-6,3620-160

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year20112006
ModelExplorerGrand Marquis
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in114.6 in
Length197.1 in212.0 in
Width78.9 in78.3 in
Height70.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.4,135 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in60.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in60.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft320.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested200062%
Total Not Requested122538%

Option Package Details
Mercury Grand Marquis LS Premium

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

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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