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Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mariner Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mariner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,950

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $10,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,709

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $9,096

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelTaurusTaurusMariner
TrimLimitedSHOPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,155 $38,155 $24,475
Base Invoice $29,635 $35,035 $22,807
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,995
Remote start 425 425 425
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Sunroof 995    
Package 303A 2,800    
Package 401A   2,000  
Moon and Tune Elite Package     695
Heating Package     295
Interior ambient lighting     295
Navigation system 1,610 1,610 1,696
Remote start 398 398 361
All-weather floor mats 65 65 57
Sunroof 866    
Package 303A 2,436    
Package 401A   1,740  
Moon and Tune Elite Package     591
Heating Package     251
Interior ambient lighting     251
Options (change) 6,145 4,350 3,780
Options (change) 5,375 3,813 3,207
Destination 795 795 695
Total Price $39,095 $43,300 $28,950
Total Invoice $35,805 $39,643 $26,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,284
Model Year201120112008
ModelTaurusTaurusMariner
TrimLimitedSHOPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6365hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19235/70-16
Total Price$39,095$43,300$28,950
Adjustments for Features-3,070-4,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,025$39,155$28,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,130$0
Total Invoice$35,805$39,643$26,709
Adjustments for Features-2,812-3,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,993$35,848$26,709
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,855$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year201120112008
ModelTaurusTaurusMariner
TrimLimitedSHOPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Fog lights  $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,060$7,135$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,070$4,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,812-3,7950

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20112008
ModelTaurusMariner
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in103.1 in
Length202.9 in175.2 in
Width76.2 in71.1 in
Height60.7 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,327 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.166.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested237592%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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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