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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: $14,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,200

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $13,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelExplorerMariner
TrimSportPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,100 $24,765
Base Invoice $40,191 $23,006
Navigation system 795 1,995
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Rear bumper protector 75  
All-weather floor mats 75 55
Cargo cover 130  
Roof rack crossbars 140  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
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
AWD   1,750
Navigation system 694 1,696
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Rear bumper protector 66  
All-weather floor mats 66 47
Cargo cover 114  
Roof rack crossbars 122  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
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
AWD   1,592
Options (change) 3,380 7,415
Options (change) 2,951 6,469
Destination 895 725
Total Price $47,375 $32,905
Total Invoice $44,037 $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: $9,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,635
Model Year20152009
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$47,375$32,905
Adjustments for Features-4,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,855$32,905
Total Invoice$44,037$30,200
Adjustments for Features-4,2020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,835$30,200

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20152009
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
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$9,620$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2020

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20152009
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
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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