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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: $7,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,093

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $6,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMarinerMariner
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $23,285 $25,035
Base Invoice $26,458 $29,319 $32,901 $21,700 $23,292
Convenience Package 595        
Leather seating surfaces 995     795  
Sun and SYNC Package 795        
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310 1,310    
AWD 2,320 2,320 2,320 1,750 1,750
Sport Package 1,495        
Sunroof   850 850   895
Convenience Package   995      
255/50R20   1,325 630    
Comfort Package       595  
Side curtain airbags       595 595
Class II trailer hitch       395 395
Cargo cover       150 150
Moon and Tune Package       655  
Running boards       350 350
Obstacle detection, rear         255
Convenience Package 506        
Leather seating surfaces 846     716  
Sun and SYNC Package 675        
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192 1,192    
AWD 2,112 2,112 2,112 1,593 1,593
Sport Package 1,271        
Sunroof   723 723   806
Convenience Package   846      
255/50R20   1,127 536    
Comfort Package       536  
Side curtain airbags       536 536
Class II trailer hitch       356 356
Cargo cover       136 136
Moon and Tune Package       589  
Running boards       316 316
Obstacle detection, rear         230
Options (change) 7,510 6,800 5,110 5,285 4,390
Options (change) 6,602 6,000 4,563 4,778 3,973
Destination 815 815 815 615 615
Total Price $36,795 $39,230 $41,475 $29,185 $30,040
Total Invoice $33,875 $36,134 $38,279 $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: $6,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,585
Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMarinerMariner
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG19/23 MPG19/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7320, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$36,795$39,230$41,475$29,185$30,040
Adjustments for Features-1,300-2,425-4,1250-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,495$36,805$37,350$29,185$29,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,310$1,855$0$605
Total Invoice$33,875$36,134$38,279$27,093$27,880
Adjustments for Features-1,197-2,234-3,8070-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,678$33,900$34,472$27,093$27,648
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,222$1,794$0$555

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMarinerMariner
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000  
4-speed automatic   $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Universal garage door opener $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250
Stability control$400$400$400  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150  
Rear HVAC unit  $400  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
Satellite radio $200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75    
Center armrest(s), second row  $50  
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$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 
Alloy wheels   $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Total Value of Features$5,075$6,200$7,900$3,775$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,300$2,425$4,125$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,197-2,234-3,8070-232

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20092006
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 Weight4,706 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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0Yes
Keyless entry keypad50Yes
Total Requested57582%
Total Not Requested12518%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Running boards350Yes
255/50R20 tires400No
Total Requested37544%
Total Not Requested47556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
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 control125No
Total Requested27521%
Total Not Requested105079%

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 rack300Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%

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 rack300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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