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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: $32,225

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $8,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,146

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $8,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerGrand Marquis
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,400 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970 $28,325
Base Invoice $31,897 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587 $26,639
Package 202A 3,225        
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 90 90 10
Polished alloy wheels 1,195 595      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 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 202A 3,064        
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 86 86 8
Polished alloy wheels 1,135 565      
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515 1,515    
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) 6,105 2,280 1,685 90 3,025
Options (change) 5,800 2,166 1,601 86 2,632
Destination 945 945 945 945 875
Total Price $40,450 $44,525 $46,130 $54,005 $32,225
Total Invoice $38,642 $42,553 $44,089 $51,618 $30,146

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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: $1,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,091
Model Year20162016201620162008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerGrand Marquis
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6224hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20225/60-17
Total Price$40,450$44,525$46,130$54,005$32,225
Adjustments for Features-6,705-10,345-10,335-17,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,745$34,180$35,795$36,745$32,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$2,050$3,000$0
Total Invoice$38,642$42,553$44,089$51,618$30,146
Adjustments for Features-6,405-9,887-9,878-16,4970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,237$32,666$34,211$35,121$30,146
Cost Above Minimum$0$429$1,974$2,884$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year20162016201620162008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerGrand Marquis
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic    $800
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 $100 
Power liftgate $350 $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
Cassette player    $50
HD radio $50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600 $600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 $25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Cornering lights    $50
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates $100   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Whitewall tires    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,655$14,295$14,285$21,210$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,705$10,345$10,335$17,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,405-9,887-9,878-16,4970

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year20162008
ModelExplorerGrand Marquis
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in114.6 in
Length198.3 in212.0 in
Width78.9 in78.3 in
Height70.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,136 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in60.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in60.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft320.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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 Requested160059%
Total Not Requested112541%

Option Package Details
Mercury Grand Marquis LS

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Travel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%

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