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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: $32,905

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $8,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,200

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $7,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelExplorerExplorerMariner
TrimXLTLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $24,765
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $23,006
Trailer Tow Package 570 570  
Package 205A 2,800    
Navigation system 795 795 1,995
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
AWD 2,000 2,000 1,750
Roof rack crossbars 120 120  
Cargo cover 135 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 55
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.     195
Moon and Tune Package     795
Class II trailer hitch     395
Heating Package     295
Amenities Package     590
Remote start     345
3.0L V6     1,000
Trailer Tow Package 484 484  
Package 205A 2,380    
Navigation system 676 676 1,696
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
AWD 1,820 1,820 1,592
Roof rack crossbars 106 106  
Cargo cover 115 115  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 47
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.     166
Moon and Tune Package     676
Class II trailer hitch     336
Heating Package     251
Amenities Package     502
Remote start     293
3.0L V6     910
Options (change) 8,090 5,290 7,415
Options (change) 7,001 4,621 6,469
Destination 825 825 725
Total Price $41,010 $43,970 $32,905
Total Invoice $37,853 $40,714 $30,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,316
Model Year201220122009
ModelExplorerExplorerMariner
TrimXLTLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20235/70-16
Total Price$41,010$43,970$32,905
Adjustments for Features-3,615-5,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,395$38,790$32,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0
Total Invoice$37,853$40,714$30,200
Adjustments for Features-3,337-4,7960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,516$35,918$30,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,402$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year201220122009
ModelExplorerExplorerMariner
TrimXLTLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $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 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$9,255$10,820$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,615$5,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,337-4,7960

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerMariner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in103.1 in
Length197.1 in175.2 in
Width78.9 in71.1 in
Height70.4 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested157552%
Total Not Requested145048%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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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