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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: $32,315

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $4,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,698

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $5,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelTaurusTaurusMariner
TrimSELLimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,025 $37,105 $24,765
Base Invoice $28,374 $35,064 $23,006
Navigation system 795 795 1,995
Package 201A 1,050    
Leather seating surfaces 1,495    
All-weather floor mats 90 90 55
Sunroof 995 995  
AWD 1,850 1,850 1,750
Moon and Tune Package     795
Heating Package     295
Amenities Package     590
Remote start     345
3.0L V6     1,000
Navigation system 755 755 1,696
Package 201A 999    
Leather seating surfaces 1,420    
All-weather floor mats 86 86 47
Sunroof 945 945  
AWD 1,749 1,748 1,592
Moon and Tune Package     676
Heating Package     251
Amenities Package     502
Remote start     293
3.0L V6     910
Options (change) 6,275 3,730 6,825
Options (change) 5,954 3,534 5,967
Destination 875 875 725
Total Price $37,175 $41,710 $32,315
Total Invoice $35,203 $39,473 $29,698

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,970
Model Year201820182009
ModelTaurusTaurusMariner
TrimSELLimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6288hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19235/70-16
Total Price$37,175$41,710$32,315
Adjustments for Features-565-3,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,610$38,280$32,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,670$0
Total Invoice$35,203$39,473$29,698
Adjustments for Features-535-3,2460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,668$36,227$29,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,559$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year201820182009
ModelTaurusTaurusMariner
TrimSELLimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated second row seats $200 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$5,605$8,470$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$565$3,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-535-3,2460

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20182009
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 Weight4,196 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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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?
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%
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
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67566%
Total Not Requested35034%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%

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