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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: $33,220

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $10,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,638

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $8,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelTaurusMariner
TrimSHOPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,155 $25,630
Base Invoice $35,025 $23,913
Package 401A 2,000  
Navigation system 1,850 1,845
Remote start 425 345
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Moon and Tune Elite Package   795
Amenities Package   600
Rearview camera   455
3.0L V6   1,000
AWD   1,750
Package 401A 1,740  
Navigation system 1,610 1,569
Remote start 398 293
All-weather floor mats 65 64
Moon and Tune Elite Package   676
Amenities Package   509
Rearview camera   387
3.0L V6   910
AWD   1,592
Options (change) 4,350 6,865
Options (change) 3,813 6,000
Destination 795 725
Total Price $43,300 $33,220
Total Invoice $39,633 $30,638

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,325
Model Year20122010
ModelTaurusMariner
TrimSHOPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/70-16
Total Price$43,300$33,220
Adjustments for Features-1,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,475$33,220
Total Invoice$39,633$30,638
Adjustments for Features-1,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,963$30,638

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20122010
ModelTaurusMariner
TrimSHOPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog lights $125
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,265$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6700

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20122010
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 Weight4,415 lb.3,549 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mariner specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

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