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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: $30,425

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $6,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,069

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $5,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMariner
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,270 $31,330 $32,325 $24,475
Base Invoice $25,958 $28,712 $29,608 $22,807
Interior Convenience Group 595      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
Remote start 395 395 395 425
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75
Satellite radio 195      
Sunroof 960 960 960  
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295    
Heated front seats 240      
Interior Power Package 295      
AWD 1,850 1,850 1,850 1,770
Moon and Tune Elite Package       695
Heating Package       295
Interior Convenience Group 518      
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736 1,696
Remote start 343 343 343 361
All-weather floor mats 57 57 57 57
Satellite radio 170      
Sunroof 835 835 835  
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Obstacle detection, rear 257 257    
Heated front seats 209      
Interior Power Package 257      
AWD 1,666 1,666 1,665 1,611
Moon and Tune Elite Package       591
Heating Package       251
Options (change) 7,790 5,570 5,275 5,255
Options (change) 6,827 4,894 4,636 4,567
Destination 825 825 825 695
Total Price $36,885 $37,725 $38,425 $30,425
Total Invoice $33,610 $34,431 $35,069 $28,069

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,559
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMariner
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18235/70-16
Total Price$36,885$37,725$38,425$30,425
Adjustments for Features-2,175-2,350-2,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,710$35,375$35,435$30,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$665$725$0
Total Invoice$33,610$34,431$35,069$28,069
Adjustments for Features-1,982-2,145-2,7290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,628$32,286$32,340$28,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$658$712$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year2009200920092008
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMariner
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist $25$25 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Vehicle health reports $0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Second-row high console  $250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
USB port $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $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, 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$5,850$6,025$6,665$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,175$2,350$2,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,982-2,145-2,7290

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20092008
ModelTaurus XMariner
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in103.1 in
Length200.3 in175.2 in
Width74.9 in71.1 in
Height67.4 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,204 lb.3,526 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in53.4 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 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
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 Premier

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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