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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: $32,215

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $7,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,138

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $6,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand Marquis
TrimXLTLimitedLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $28,325
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $26,639
Package 205A 2,800    
255/50HR20 1,195    
2.0L I4 995 995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     300
Travel Package     305
Heated front seats     295
Front side airbags     395
Sunroof     1,025
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     695
Package 205A 2,380    
255/50HR20 1,016    
2.0L I4 906 906  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     261
Travel Package     265
Heated front seats     257
Front side airbags     344
Sunroof     892
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     605
Options (change) 6,585 2,590 3,015
Options (change) 5,658 2,262 2,624
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $39,505 $41,270 $32,215
Total Invoice $36,510 $38,355 $30,138

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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: $2,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,723
Model Year201220122008
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand Marquis
TrimXLTLimitedLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4240hp I4224hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/60-17
Total Price$39,505$41,270$32,215
Adjustments for Features-5,030-6,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,475$34,675$32,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$36,510$38,355$30,138
Adjustments for Features-4,649-6,1290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,861$32,226$30,138
Cost Above Minimum$0$365$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year201220122008
ModelExplorerExplorerGrand Marquis
TrimXLTLimitedLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
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 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
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 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$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
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Whitewall tires  $0
Total Value of Features$8,705$10,270$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,030$6,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,649-6,1290

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year20122008
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 Weight4,503 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 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested200066%
Total Not Requested102534%

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%
Travel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%

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