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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: $32,270

Mercury Mariner Hybrid   
Difference: $6,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,579

Mercury Mariner Hybrid   
Difference: $6,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMariner
TrimXLTLimitedSportHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $38,100 $41,675 $29,225
Base Invoice $30,679 $35,528 $38,862 $27,190
Package 202A 2,500      
Cargo cover 135 135 135  
Navigation system 795 795 795  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595  
Premium Package       3,795
Sunroof       585
Package 202A 2,181      
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Navigation system 694 694 694  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 1,392  
Premium Package       3,226
Sunroof       498
Options (change) 5,025 2,525 2,525 4,380
Options (change) 4,385 2,204 2,204 3,724
Destination 895 895 895 615
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,950
Total Price $38,820 $41,520 $45,095 $32,270
Total Invoice $35,959 $38,627 $41,961 $29,579

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,411
Model Year2014201420142006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMariner
TrimXLTLimitedSportHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6133hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20235/70-16
Total Price$38,820$41,520$45,095$32,270
Adjustments for Features-3,205-4,720-5,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,615$36,800$39,100$32,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,185$3,485$0
Total Invoice$35,959$38,627$41,961$29,579
Adjustments for Features-2,969-4,391-5,5780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,990$34,236$36,383$29,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,246$3,393$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year2014201420142006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMariner
TrimXLTLimitedSportHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control  $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Terrain selector  $200 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, remote   $200
HD radio $50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,230$9,745$11,020$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,205$4,720$5,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,969-4,391-5,5780

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20142006
ModelExplorerMariner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in103.2 in
Length197.1 in174.9 in
Width78.9 in70.1 in
Height70.4 in68.0 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,259 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.5 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 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested125047%
Total Not Requested142553%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rollover sensor50Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested295092%
Total Not Requested2508%

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