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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: $31,460

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $4,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,949

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $4,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072008
ModelExplorerExplorerMariner
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $24,475
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $22,807
Luxury Package 1,450    
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
Remote start 385 385 425
All-weather floor mats 55 55 75
Satellite radio 195 195  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995
Cargo cover 90 90  
Sunroof 850 850  
Obstacle detection, rear 255    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0    
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
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
Luxury Package 1,232    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Remote start 326 326 361
All-weather floor mats 47 47 57
Satellite radio 166 166  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,696
Cargo cover 77 77  
Sunroof 723 723  
Obstacle detection, rear 217    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0    
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
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) 6,685 4,980 6,290
Options (change) 5,773 4,324 5,447
Destination 735 735 695
Total Price $35,790 $36,830 $31,460
Total Invoice $33,298 $34,420 $28,949

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,993
Model Year200720072008
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)245/65-17235/65-18235/70-16
Total Price$35,790$36,830$31,460
Adjustments for Features00-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,790$36,830$30,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$0
Total Invoice$33,298$34,420$28,949
Adjustments for Features00-644
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,298$34,420$28,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,122$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year200720072008
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
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 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,425$2,425$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments00-644

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20072008
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 radio200Yes
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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