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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: $30,960

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $6,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,531

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $5,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerMariner
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $24,475
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $22,807
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Luxury Package 1,700    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995
Cargo cover 80 80  
Sunroof 850 850  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0    
Roof rack crossbars 60 60  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.     195
Moon and Tune Elite Package     695
Class II trailer hitch     395
Heating Package     295
Running boards     445
AWD     1,770
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Luxury Package 1,445    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,696
Cargo cover 68 68  
Sunroof 723 723  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0    
Roof rack crossbars 51 51  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.     166
Moon and Tune Elite Package     591
Class II trailer hitch     336
Heating Package     251
Running boards     378
AWD     1,611
Options (change) 6,700 5,000 5,790
Options (change) 5,744 4,299 5,029
Destination 645 645 695
Total Price $37,545 $38,160 $30,960
Total Invoice $33,907 $34,522 $28,531

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,182
Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerMariner
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8200hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/70-16
Total Price$37,545$38,160$30,960
Adjustments for Features00-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,545$38,160$30,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$33,907$34,522$28,531
Adjustments for Features00-806
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,907$34,522$27,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerMariner
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Brake assist  $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,500$2,500$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments00-806

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20062008
ModelExplorerMariner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in103.1 in
Length193.4 in175.2 in
Width73.7 in71.1 in
Height72.8 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,526 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.4 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 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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