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Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,665

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $4,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,602

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $4,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelGrand MarquisEscape
TrimLSXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,325 $21,685
Base Invoice $26,639 $20,229
Front side airbags 395  
CD changer, in-dash 695 295
Sunroof 1,025  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 695  
Convenience Package   295
Sun and Satellite Package   545
Leather Comfort Group   695
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   695
3.0L V6   1,010
AWD   1,750
Front side airbags 344  
CD changer, in-dash 605 251
Sunroof 892  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 605  
Convenience Package   251
Sun and Satellite Package   464
Leather Comfort Group   591
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   591
3.0L V6   919
AWD   1,611
Options (change) 2,810 5,285
Options (change) 2,446 4,678
Destination 875 695
Total Price $32,010 $27,665
Total Invoice $29,960 $25,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,616
Model Year20082008
ModelGrand MarquisEscape
TrimLSXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine224hp V8200hp V6
TransmissionA4A4
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 980, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/65-17
Total Price$32,010$27,665
Adjustments for Features0-2,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,010$25,225
Total Invoice$29,960$25,602
Adjustments for Features0-2,258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,960$23,344

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Features Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082008
ModelGrand MarquisEscape
TrimLSXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
White-letter tires $0
Whitewall tires$0 
Total Value of Features$3,250$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,258

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082008
ModelGrand MarquisEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in103.1 in
Length212.0 in174.7 in
Width78.3 in71.1 in
Height58.3 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,135 lb.3,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.6 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.666.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested038%
Total Not Requested062%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Keyless entry keypad50Yes
Total Requested48095%
Total Not Requested255%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested27523%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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