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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: $14,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,200

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $14,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162009
ModelExplorerExplorerMariner
TrimSportPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,500 $52,970 $24,765
Base Invoice $41,543 $50,587 $23,006
Navigation system 795   1,995
Rear bumper protector 75 75  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 55
Cargo cover 130 130  
Roof rack crossbars 140 140  
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 755   1,696
Rear bumper protector 71 71  
All-weather floor mats 71 71 47
Cargo cover 124 124  
Roof rack crossbars 133 133  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
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) 2,810 420 7,415
Options (change) 2,669 399 6,469
Destination 945 945 725
Total Price $47,255 $54,335 $32,905
Total Invoice $45,157 $51,931 $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: $8,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,927
Model Year201620162009
ModelExplorerExplorerMariner
TrimSportPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/70-16
Total Price$47,255$54,335$32,905
Adjustments for Features-6,310-12,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,945$41,775$32,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$830$0
Total Invoice$45,157$51,931$30,200
Adjustments for Features-6,030-12,0040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,127$39,927$30,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year201620162009
ModelExplorerExplorerMariner
TrimSportPlatinumPremier
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 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
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 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat $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 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,785$18,035$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,310$12,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,030-12,0040

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20162009
ModelExplorerMariner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in103.1 in
Length198.3 in175.2 in
Width78.9 in71.1 in
Height70.0 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.4 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 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft366.3 ft3

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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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