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Ford Taurus X vs. Mercury Mariner Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus X vs. Mercury Mariner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,290

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $5,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,285

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $5,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMarinerMariner
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,270 $31,330 $32,325 $23,285 $25,035
Base Invoice $25,958 $28,712 $29,608 $21,700 $23,292
Leather seating surfaces 895     795  
Sunroof 960 960 960   895
Heated front seats 240        
Interior Convenience Group 595        
Interior Power Package 295        
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295     255
AWD 1,850 1,850 1,850 1,750 1,750
Comfort Package       595  
Side curtain airbags       595 595
Moon and Tune Package       655  
Leather seating surfaces 779     716  
Sunroof 835 835 835   806
Heated front seats 209        
Interior Convenience Group 518        
Interior Power Package 257        
Obstacle detection, rear 257 257     230
AWD 1,666 1,666 1,665 1,593 1,593
Comfort Package       536  
Side curtain airbags       536 536
Moon and Tune Package       589  
Options (change) 5,130 3,105 2,810 4,390 3,495
Options (change) 4,521 2,758 2,500 3,970 3,165
Destination 825 825 825 615 615
Total Price $34,225 $35,260 $35,960 $28,290 $29,145
Total Invoice $31,304 $32,295 $32,933 $26,285 $27,072

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,069
Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMarinerMariner
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG19/23 MPG19/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7320, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$34,225$35,260$35,960$28,290$29,145
Adjustments for Features-3,225-3,600-4,2400-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,000$31,660$31,720$28,290$28,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$660$720$0$605
Total Invoice$31,304$32,295$32,933$26,285$27,072
Adjustments for Features-2,950-3,297-3,8830-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,354$28,998$29,050$26,285$26,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$644$696$0$555

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMarinerMariner
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000  
4-speed automatic   $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Universal garage door opener  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports $0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40  
Roof rack   $300$300
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Second-row high console  $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$100$100$100  
Exterior 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100  
Satellite radio $200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25  
Voice control for audio system $25$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50  
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
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 recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Total Value of Features$6,400$6,775$7,415$3,175$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,225$3,600$4,240$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,950-3,297-3,8830-232

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus X vs. Mercury Mariner features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20092006
ModelTaurus XMariner
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in103.2 in
Length200.3 in174.9 in
Width74.9 in70.1 in
Height67.4 in68.0 in
Curb Weight4,204 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room46.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.4 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		47.4 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.2 ft366.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus X vs. Mercury Mariner specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested32541%
Total Not Requested47559%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested475100%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Luxury

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested53084%
Total Not Requested10016%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Roof rack300No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110063%
Total Not Requested65037%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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