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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: $33,350

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $6,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,578

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $6,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerMariner
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $24,765
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $23,006
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995
Luxury Package 1,290    
Audiophile Package 510    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Remote start 385 385 345
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55
Cargo cover 90 90  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,750
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.     195
Moon and Tune Package     795
Class II trailer hitch     395
Heating Package     295
Amenities Package     590
Running boards     445
3.0L V6     1,000
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,696
Luxury Package 1,097    
Audiophile Package 433    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Remote start 326 326 293
All-weather floor mats 47 47 47
Cargo cover 77 77  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,592
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.     166
Moon and Tune Package     676
Class II trailer hitch     336
Heating Package     251
Amenities Package     502
Running boards     378
3.0L V6     910
Options (change) 10,250 7,465 7,860
Options (change) 8,930 6,564 6,847
Destination 785 785 725
Total Price $40,280 $40,645 $33,350
Total Invoice $36,988 $37,527 $30,578

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,469
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerMariner
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8240hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/70-16
Total Price$40,280$40,645$33,350
Adjustments for Features-1,025-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,255$39,620$33,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$365$0
Total Invoice$36,988$37,527$30,578
Adjustments for Features-941-9460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,047$36,581$30,578
Cost Above Minimum$0$534$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerMariner
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,575$4,575$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$1,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-941-9460

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20082009
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 Weight4,706 lb.3,549 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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested55043%
Total Not Requested72557%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67566%
Total Not Requested35034%
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%

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