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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: $31,685

Mercury Mariner Hybrid   
Difference: $2,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,081

Mercury Mariner Hybrid   
Difference: $1,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152006
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusMariner
TrimSELLimitedSHOHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,485 $34,405 $40,220 $29,225
Base Invoice $27,201 $31,738 $37,103 $27,190
Leather seating surfaces 1,495      
Navigation system 795 795 795  
Package 201A 1,050      
Premium Package       3,795
Leather seating surfaces 1,335      
Navigation system 710 710 710  
Package 201A 938      
Premium Package       3,226
Options (change) 3,340 795 795 3,795
Options (change) 2,983 710 710 3,226
Destination 875 875 875 615
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,950
Total Price $33,700 $36,075 $41,890 $31,685
Total Invoice $31,059 $33,323 $38,688 $29,081

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,443
Model Year2015201520152006
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusMariner
TrimSELLimitedSHOHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6133hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20235/70-16
Total Price$33,700$36,075$41,890$31,685
Adjustments for Features-580-1,720-4,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,120$34,355$37,595$31,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,235$4,475$0
Total Invoice$31,059$33,323$38,688$29,081
Adjustments for Features-535-1,589-3,9670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,524$31,734$34,721$29,081
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,210$4,197$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year2015201520152006
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusMariner
TrimSELLimitedSHOHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net $40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, remote   $200
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights   $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,830$5,970$8,545$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$580$1,720$4,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-535-1,589-3,9670

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20152006
ModelTaurusMariner
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in103.2 in
Length202.9 in174.9 in
Width76.2 in70.1 in
Height60.7 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.3,259 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.5 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 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.166.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1075100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rollover sensor50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested287590%
Total Not Requested32510%

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