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Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Grand Marquis Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Grand Marquis Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,375

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $3,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,031

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $4,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelTaurusTaurusGrand Marquis
TrimSELLimitedLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,635 $27,620 $28,325
Base Invoice $21,801 $25,388 $26,639
Interior Convenience Package 895    
Leather seating surfaces 895    
Power-adjustable pedals 120    
Heated front seats 240   295
Sunroof 895 895 1,025
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 895 695  
Front side airbags     395
CD changer, in-dash     695
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     695
Interior Convenience Package 779    
Leather seating surfaces 779    
Power-adjustable pedals 105    
Heated front seats 209   257
Sunroof 779 779 892
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 779 605  
Front side airbags     344
CD changer, in-dash     605
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     605
Options (change) 3,940 1,590 3,105
Options (change) 3,430 1,384 2,703
Destination 800 800 875
Total Price $28,375 $30,010 $32,305
Total Invoice $26,031 $27,572 $30,217

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,897
Model Year200820082008
ModelTaurusTaurusGrand Marquis
TrimSELLimitedLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6263hp V6224hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7320, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/60-17
Total Price$28,375$30,010$32,305
Adjustments for Features-775-1,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,600$28,785$32,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,185$0
Total Invoice$26,031$27,572$30,217
Adjustments for Features-711-1,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,320$26,447$30,217
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,127$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year200820082008
ModelTaurusTaurusGrand Marquis
TrimSELLimitedLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
USB port $25 
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Cornering lights  $50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Whitewall tires  $0
Total Value of Features$3,350$3,800$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$775$1,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-711-1,1250

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Grand Marquis features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year20082008
ModelTaurusGrand Marquis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in114.6 in
Length200.4 in212.0 in
Width74.5 in78.3 in
Height61.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.4,136 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in60.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in60.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft320.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Grand Marquis specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested67584%
Total Not Requested12516%

Option Package Details
Mercury Grand Marquis LS

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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