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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: $8,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,502

Mercury Grand Marquis LS Premium   
Difference: $9,717

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerGrand MarquisGrand Marquis
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLS PremiumLS Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $30,065 $31,135
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $27,629 $28,591
Package 202A 4,100          
Polished alloy wheels 1,295 595     695 695
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695      
Leather seating surfaces         0 0
Heated front seats         295 295
Front side airbags         395 395
Sunroof         1,025 1,025
Package 202A 3,895          
Polished alloy wheels 1,230 565     605 605
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610      
Leather seating surfaces         0 0
Heated front seats         257 257
Front side airbags         344 344
Sunroof         892 892
Options (change) 7,090 2,290 1,695 0 2,410 2,410
Options (change) 6,735 2,175 1,610 0 2,098 2,098
Destination 995 995 995 995 775 775
Total Price $42,105 $45,375 $48,640 $54,935 $33,250 $34,320
Total Invoice $40,219 $43,366 $46,488 $52,507 $30,502 $31,464

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Grand Marquis LS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,166
Model Year201820182018201820062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerGrand MarquisGrand Marquis
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLS PremiumLS Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6224hp V8224hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20225/60-16225/60-16
Total Price$42,105$45,375$48,640$54,935$33,250$34,320
Adjustments for Features-7,905-10,895-12,570-17,8850-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,200$34,480$36,070$37,050$33,250$33,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$280$1,870$2,850$0$545
Total Invoice$40,219$43,366$46,488$52,507$30,502$31,464
Adjustments for Features-7,551-10,413-12,014-17,0950-481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,668$32,953$34,474$35,412$30,502$30,983
Cost Above Minimum$0$285$1,806$2,744$0$481

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year201820182018201820062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerGrand MarquisGrand Marquis
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLS PremiumLS Ultimate
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic    $800$800
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100  
Active noise reduction   $0  
Adaptive cruise control   $600  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15  
Semi-automated parking system   $500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350  
Universal garage door opener $100 $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  
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  
Terrain selector  $200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera $150 $150  
Cargo Management 
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$75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   
Black grille (optional)  $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings    $75$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$900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 $125
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
Cassette player     $50
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50  
Navigation system $600$600$600  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25     
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200  
Cornering lights    $50$50
Digital instruments     $0
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$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats $200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0   
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  $350$350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Whitewall tires    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,205$14,195$15,870$21,185$3,300$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,905$10,895$12,570$17,885$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,551-10,413-12,014-17,0950-481

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year20182006
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote climate control25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested172549%
Total Not Requested182551%

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