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Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,185

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $4,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,093

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $3,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMarinerMariner
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,225 $30,200 $32,515 $23,285 $25,035
Base Invoice $25,761 $27,518 $29,578 $21,700 $23,292
Convenience Group 350        
Side curtain airbags 560 560 560 595 595
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Cargo cover 80 80 80 150 150
Running boards 450     350 350
Leather seating surfaces 695     795  
Sunroof 850 850 850   895
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 255   255
Roof rack crossbars 60 60 60    
Comfort Package       595  
Class II trailer hitch       395 395
AWD       1,750 1,750
Moon and Tune Package       655  
Convenience Group 298        
Side curtain airbags 476 476 476 536 536
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068 1,068    
Cargo cover 68 68 68 136 136
Running boards 383     316 316
Leather seating surfaces 591     716  
Sunroof 723 723 723   806
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 217   230
Roof rack crossbars 51 51 51    
Comfort Package       536  
Class II trailer hitch       356 356
AWD       1,593 1,593
Moon and Tune Package       589  
Options (change) 4,500 3,005 3,005 5,285 4,390
Options (change) 3,875 2,603 2,603 4,778 3,973
Destination 645 645 645 615 615
Total Price $33,370 $33,850 $36,165 $29,185 $30,040
Total Invoice $30,281 $30,766 $32,826 $27,093 $27,880

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,004
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMarinerMariner
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG19/23 MPG19/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4290, 7320, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$33,370$33,850$36,165$29,185$30,040
Adjustments for Features-1750-1,375-1,050-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,195$33,850$34,790$28,135$28,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$655$1,595$0$605
Total Invoice$30,281$30,766$32,826$27,093$27,880
Adjustments for Features-1590-1,248-975-1,207
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,122$30,766$31,578$26,118$26,673
Cost Above Minimum$0$644$1,456$0$555

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMarinerMariner
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000  
4-speed automatic   $800$800
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250
Stability control$400$400$400  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Bodyside moldings $75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0  
Alloy wheels $350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
White-letter tires $0$0  
Total Value of Features$2,950$2,775$4,150$3,825$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0$1,375$1,050$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1590-1,248-975-1,207

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20062006
ModelExplorerMariner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in103.2 in
Length193.4 in174.9 in
Width73.7 in70.1 in
Height72.8 in68.0 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Keyless entry keypad50Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Luxury

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested50580%
Total Not Requested12520%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Roof rack300No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110063%
Total Not Requested65037%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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