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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: $28,915

Mercury Mariner   
Difference: $5,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,856

Mercury Mariner   
Difference: $5,627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010
ModelExplorerMarinerMariner
TrimXLTBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $23,560 $25,630
Base Invoice $27,404 $22,030 $23,913
SYNC and Sirius Package 670    
4.6L V8 1,310    
Remote start 385 345 345
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
AWD 2,320 1,750 1,750
Power driver seat   295  
Cargo Package   295  
SYNC   395  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   80  
Class II trailer hitch   395 395
3.0L V6   1,000 1,000
SYNC and Sirius Package 569    
4.6L V8 1,192    
Remote start 327 293 293
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64
AWD 2,112 1,592 1,592
Power driver seat   251  
Cargo Package   251  
SYNC   336  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   68  
Class II trailer hitch   336 336
3.0L V6   910 910
Options (change) 4,760 4,630 3,565
Options (change) 4,264 4,101 3,195
Destination 815 725 725
Total Price $34,855 $28,915 $29,920
Total Invoice $32,483 $26,856 $27,833

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,742
Model Year201020102010
ModelExplorerMarinerMariner
TrimXLTBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8240hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG18/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$34,855$28,915$29,920
Adjustments for Features-7300-1,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,125$28,915$28,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$900$0
Total Invoice$32,483$26,856$27,833
Adjustments for Features-6800-1,772
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,803$26,856$26,061
Cost Above Minimum$0$795$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year201020102010
ModelExplorerMarinerMariner
TrimXLTBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 $25
Roof rack$300 $300
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Outside temperature display$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$4,125$3,395$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$730$0$1,905
Value of Feature Adjustments-6800-1,772

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20102010
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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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