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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: $33,270

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $11,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,681

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $11,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132010
ModelExplorerMariner
TrimSportPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,780 $25,630
Base Invoice $38,027 $23,913
Navigation system 795 1,845
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Rear bumper protector 85  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Roof rack crossbars 135  
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Moon and Tune Elite Package   795
Class II trailer hitch   395
Amenities Package   600
Rearview camera   455
3.0L V6   1,000
AWD   1,750
Navigation system 694 1,569
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Rear bumper protector 74  
All-weather floor mats 66 64
Roof rack crossbars 118  
Cargo cover 118  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Moon and Tune Elite Package   676
Class II trailer hitch   336
Amenities Package   509
Rearview camera   387
3.0L V6   910
AWD   1,592
Options (change) 3,390 6,915
Options (change) 2,959 6,043
Destination 895 725
Total Price $45,065 $33,270
Total Invoice $41,881 $30,681

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,204
Model Year20132010
ModelExplorerMariner
TrimSportPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/70-16
Total Price$45,065$33,270
Adjustments for Features-4,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,765$33,270
Total Invoice$41,881$30,681
Adjustments for Features-3,9960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,885$30,681

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20132010
ModelExplorerMariner
TrimSportPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,190$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9960

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20132010
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 Weight4,921 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 Sport

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
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested57585%
Total Not Requested10015%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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