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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: $27,480

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $4,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,252

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $5,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelTaurusTaurusGrand Marquis
TrimSELLimitedLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,635 $27,620 $29,935
Base Invoice $21,801 $25,388 $28,200
Interior Convenience Package 895    
Leather seating surfaces 895    
Power-adjustable pedals 120   125
Heated front seats 240   295
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 895 695  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     300
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     695
Interior Convenience Package 779    
Leather seating surfaces 779    
Power-adjustable pedals 105   109
Heated front seats 209   257
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 779 605  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     261
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     605
Options (change) 3,045 695 1,415
Options (change) 2,651 605 1,232
Destination 800 800 875
Total Price $27,480 $29,115 $32,225
Total Invoice $25,252 $26,793 $30,307

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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: $5,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,606
Model Year200820082011
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?, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/60-17
Total Price$27,480$29,115$32,225
Adjustments for Features-600-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,880$28,065$32,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,185$0
Total Invoice$25,252$26,793$30,307
Adjustments for Features-551-9660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,701$25,827$30,307
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,126$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year200820082011
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
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 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Whitewall tires  $0
Total Value of Features$3,700$4,150$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-551-9660

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year20082011
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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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested47559%
Total Not Requested32541%

Option Package Details
Mercury Grand Marquis LS

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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