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Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $28,835 Mercury Mariner Luxury | ||||
| Difference: $10,005 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,777 Mercury Mariner Luxury | ||||
| Difference: $9,172 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Mariner | Mariner |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | Luxury | Premier |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $31,520 | $37,535 | $23,285 | $25,035 |
| Base Invoice | $29,479 | $34,952 | $21,700 | $23,292 |
| Trailer Tow Package | 570 | 570 | ||
| Cargo cover | 135 | 135 | 150 | 150 |
| Roof rack crossbars | 120 | 120 | ||
| AWD | 2,000 | 2,000 | 1,750 | 1,750 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | ||
| Package 201A | 2,075 | |||
| Comfort Package | 595 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | 595 | 595 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | 395 | 395 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 795 | |||
| Moon and Tune Package | 655 | |||
| Sunroof | 895 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 255 | |||
| Trailer Tow Package | 484 | 484 | ||
| Cargo cover | 115 | 115 | 136 | 136 |
| Roof rack crossbars | 106 | 106 | ||
| AWD | 1,820 | 1,820 | 1,593 | 1,593 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | 1,356 | ||
| Package 201A | 1,764 | |||
| Comfort Package | 536 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | 536 | 536 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | 356 | 356 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | |||
| Moon and Tune Package | 589 | |||
| Sunroof | 806 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 230 | |||
| Options (change) | 6,495 | 4,420 | 4,935 | 4,040 |
| Options (change) | 5,645 | 3,881 | 4,462 | 3,657 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 615 | 615 |
| Total Price | $38,840 | $42,780 | $28,835 | $29,690 |
| Total Invoice | $35,949 | $39,658 | $26,777 | $27,564 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Luxury | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,125 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,581 | ||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Mariner | Mariner |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | Luxury | Premier |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 290hp V6 | 200hp V6 | 200hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | A4 | A4 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/23 MPG | 17/23 MPG | 19/23 MPG | 19/23 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | 390, 12 | 320, 7 | 320, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/60-18 | 255/50-20 | 235/70-16 | 235/70-16 |
| Total Price | $38,840 | $42,780 | $28,835 | $29,690 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,880 | -6,845 | 0 | -250 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,960 | $35,935 | $28,835 | $29,440 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $975 | $0 | $605 |
| Total Invoice | $35,949 | $39,658 | $26,777 | $27,564 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,591 | -6,345 | 0 | -232 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,358 | $33,313 | $26,777 | $27,332 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $955 | $0 | $555 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Mariner | Mariner |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | Luxury | Premier |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | $800 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | |||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | ||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | |||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | ||
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $9,880 | $12,845 | $6,000 | $6,250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,880 | $6,845 | $0 | $250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,591 | -6,345 | 0 | -232 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner
| Model Year | 2011 | 2006 |
| Model | Explorer | Mariner |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 103.2 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 174.9 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 68.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,752 lb. | 3,484 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 16.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 40.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 53.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 39.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 49.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 35.6 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 29.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 29.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| Trailer Tow Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Oil cooler | 0 | No |
| Class III trailer hitch | 250 | No |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Package 201A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Unbranded, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | 0 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| USB port | 25 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | 25 | No |
| Voice control for audio system | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 10% |
| Total Not Requested | 1425 | 90% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Trailer Tow Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Oil cooler | 0 | No |
| Class III trailer hitch | 250 | No |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Luxury
| Side curtain airbags | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Rollover sensor | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Class II trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class II trailer hitch | 200 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| 4-wheel disc brakes | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cargo cover | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cargo cover | 75 | Yes |
| Storage beneath cargo floor | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 57% |
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Overhead sunglass holder | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 530 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 16% |
| Moon and Tune Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Roof rack | 300 | No |
| Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 49% |
Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier
| Side curtain airbags | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Rollover sensor | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Class II trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class II trailer hitch | 200 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| 4-wheel disc brakes | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cargo cover | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cargo cover | 75 | Yes |
| Storage beneath cargo floor | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 57% |
| Sunroof | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Roof rack | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
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