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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: $31,045

Mercury Mariner Hybrid   
Difference: $9,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,774

Mercury Mariner Hybrid   
Difference: $9,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162007
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerMariner
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,400 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970 $27,950
Base Invoice $31,897 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587 $26,335
Package 202A 3,225        
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130  
Navigation system 795   795    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595    
Premium Package         3,795
Sunroof         585
Package 202A 3,064        
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124  
Navigation system 755   755    
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515 1,515    
Premium Package         3,226
Sunroof         498
Options (change) 5,745 1,725 2,520 130 4,380
Options (change) 5,458 1,639 2,394 124 3,724
Destination 945 945 945 945 665
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -1,950
Total Price $40,090 $43,970 $46,965 $54,045 $31,045
Total Invoice $38,300 $42,026 $44,882 $51,656 $28,774

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,150
Model Year20162016201620162007
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerMariner
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6133hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20235/70-16
Total Price$40,090$43,970$46,965$54,045$31,045
Adjustments for Features-4,580-7,295-8,210-14,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,510$36,675$38,755$39,985$31,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,165$3,245$4,475$0
Total Invoice$38,300$42,026$44,882$51,656$28,774
Adjustments for Features-4,376-6,972-7,846-13,4380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,924$35,054$37,036$38,218$28,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,130$3,112$4,294$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20162016201620162007
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerMariner
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 $100 
Power liftgate $350 $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, remote    $200
HD radio $50$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,980$12,695$13,610$19,460$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,580$7,295$8,210$14,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,376-6,972-7,846-13,4380

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20162007
ModelExplorerMariner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in103.2 in
Length198.3 in174.9 in
Width78.9 in70.1 in
Height70.0 in68.0 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,259 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested125046%
Total Not Requested147554%

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
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested295092%
Total Not Requested2508%

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