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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: $8,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,578

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $8,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerMariner
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $24,765
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $23,006
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 1,995
Convenience Package 995    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Remote start 385 385 345
All-weather floor mats 75 75 55
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 2,320 2,320 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
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,696
Convenience Package 846    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Remote start 327 327 293
All-weather floor mats 64 64 47
Sunroof 723 723  
AWD 2,112 2,112 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) 9,765 7,565 7,860
Options (change) 8,520 6,650 6,847
Destination 815 815 725
Total Price $42,195 $43,930 $33,350
Total Invoice $38,654 $40,366 $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: $7,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,238
Model Year200920092009
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$42,195$43,930$33,350
Adjustments for Features-915-2,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,280$41,515$33,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$38,654$40,366$30,578
Adjustments for Features-838-2,2190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,816$38,147$30,578
Cost Above Minimum$0$331$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year200920092009
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 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,840$6,340$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$915$2,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-838-2,2190

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20092009
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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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