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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: $4,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,709

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $4,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132008
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusMariner
TrimSELLimitedSHOPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,900 $33,100 $39,300 $24,475
Base Invoice $26,660 $30,535 $36,254 $22,807
Navigation system 795 795 795 1,995
Package 201A 800      
Leather seating surfaces 1,495      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75
Sunroof 995      
Moon and Tune Elite Package       695
Heating Package       295
Interior ambient lighting       295
Remote start       425
Navigation system 710 710 710 1,696
Package 201A 714      
Leather seating surfaces 1,335      
All-weather floor mats 67 67 67 57
Sunroof 888      
Moon and Tune Elite Package       591
Heating Package       251
Interior ambient lighting       251
Remote start       361
Options (change) 4,160 870 870 3,780
Options (change) 3,714 777 777 3,207
Destination 795 795 795 695
Total Price $33,855 $34,765 $40,965 $28,950
Total Invoice $31,169 $32,107 $37,826 $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: $4,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,147
Model Year2013201320132008
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusMariner
TrimSELLimitedSHOPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19235/70-16
Total Price$33,855$34,765$40,965$28,950
Adjustments for Features-340-330-3,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,515$34,435$37,510$28,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$920$3,995$0
Total Invoice$31,169$32,107$37,826$26,709
Adjustments for Features-313-305-3,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,856$31,802$34,636$26,709
Cost Above Minimum$0$946$3,780$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year2013201320132008
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusMariner
TrimSELLimitedSHOPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Roof rack   $300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof$900  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Heated front seats$200  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,505$4,495$7,620$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$340$330$3,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-313-305-3,1900

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20132008
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 Weight3,970 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 SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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