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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: $33,250

Mercury Grand Marquis LS Premium   
Difference: $5,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,502

Mercury Grand Marquis LS Premium   
Difference: $5,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerGrand MarquisGrand Marquis
TrimXLTLimitedSportLS PremiumLS Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,900 $38,100 $41,675 $30,065 $31,135
Base Invoice $30,679 $35,528 $38,862 $27,629 $28,591
Package 202A 2,500        
255/50HR20 1,195        
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595    
Leather seating surfaces       0 0
Heated front seats       295 295
Front side airbags       395 395
Sunroof       1,025 1,025
Polished alloy wheels       695 695
Package 202A 2,181        
255/50HR20 1,043        
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 1,392    
Leather seating surfaces       0 0
Heated front seats       257 257
Front side airbags       344 344
Sunroof       892 892
Polished alloy wheels       605 605
Options (change) 5,290 1,595 1,595 2,410 2,410
Options (change) 4,616 1,392 1,392 2,098 2,098
Destination 895 895 895 775 775
Total Price $39,085 $40,590 $44,165 $33,250 $34,320
Total Invoice $36,190 $37,815 $41,149 $30,502 $31,464

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercury Grand Marquis LS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $151
Model Year20142014201420062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerGrand MarquisGrand Marquis
TrimXLTLimitedSportLS PremiumLS Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6224hp V8224hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20225/60-16225/60-16
Total Price$39,085$40,590$44,165$33,250$34,320
Adjustments for Features-5,980-7,495-8,7700-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,105$33,095$35,395$33,250$33,795
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$2,300$0$545
Total Invoice$36,190$37,815$41,149$30,502$31,464
Adjustments for Features-5,537-6,983-8,1710-481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,653$30,832$32,978$30,502$30,983
Cost Above Minimum$0$179$2,325$0$481

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year20142014201420062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerGrand MarquisGrand Marquis
TrimXLTLimitedSportLS PremiumLS Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic   $800$800
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700  
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$250  
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Curve control$50$50$50  
Hill descent control  $250  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Terrain selector  $200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 $125
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
Cassette player    $50
HD radio $50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50
Digital instruments    $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Power-folding mirrors $50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats $200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350   
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Polished alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Whitewall tires   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$8,730$10,245$11,520$2,750$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,980$7,495$8,770$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,537-6,983-8,1710-481

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year20142006
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 Weight4,535 lb.4,136 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
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested165062%
Total Not Requested102538%

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