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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: $28,980

Mercury Mariner   
Difference: $5,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,738

Mercury Mariner   
Difference: $5,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020092009
ModelExplorerMarinerMariner
TrimXLTBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $22,650 $24,765
Base Invoice $27,404 $21,082 $23,006
SYNC and Sirius Package 670    
4.6L V8 1,310    
Remote start 385 345 345
All-weather floor mats 75 55 55
AWD 2,320 1,750 1,750
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.   195 195
Power driver seat   295  
SYNC   395  
Amenities Package   795  
Class II trailer hitch   395 395
Roof rack   175  
Satellite radio   195  
3.0L V6   1,010 1,000
SYNC and Sirius Package 569    
4.6L V8 1,192    
Remote start 327 293 293
All-weather floor mats 64 47 47
AWD 2,112 1,592 1,592
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.   166 166
Power driver seat   251  
SYNC   336  
Amenities Package   676  
Class II trailer hitch   336 336
Roof rack   149  
Satellite radio   166  
3.0L V6   919 910
Options (change) 4,760 5,605 3,740
Options (change) 4,264 4,931 3,344
Destination 815 725 725
Total Price $34,855 $28,980 $29,230
Total Invoice $32,483 $26,738 $27,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,374
Model Year201020092009
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$28,980$29,230
Adjustments for Features-2550-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,600$28,980$27,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,050$0
Total Invoice$32,483$26,738$27,075
Adjustments for Features-2380-1,204
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,245$26,738$25,871
Cost Above Minimum$0$867$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year201020092009
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  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$3,855$3,600$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$255$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2380-1,204

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20102009
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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
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%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Compass0No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested45578%
Total Not Requested12522%

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%
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

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