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

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Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,305

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $2,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,217

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $1,733

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelGrand MarquisExplorerExplorer
TrimLSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,325 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $26,639 $27,273 $30,178
Front side airbags 395    
Sunroof 1,025    
CD changer, in-dash 695    
Heated front seats 295    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 695    
Luxury Package   1,290  
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
255/50R20   1,325  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Front side airbags 344    
Sunroof 892    
CD changer, in-dash 605    
Heated front seats 257    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 605    
Luxury Package   1,097  
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
255/50R20   1,127  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Options (change) 3,105 4,485 1,870
Options (change) 2,703 3,892 1,668
Destination 875 785 785
Total Price $32,305 $34,515 $35,050
Total Invoice $30,217 $31,950 $32,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,220
Model Year200820082008
ModelGrand MarquisExplorerExplorer
TrimLSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 980, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$32,305$34,515$35,050
Adjustments for Features0-3,190-3,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,305$31,325$31,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$165$0
Total Invoice$30,217$31,950$32,631
Adjustments for Features0-2,953-3,622
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,217$28,997$29,009
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12

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Features Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082008
ModelGrand MarquisExplorerExplorer
TrimLSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Console with shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50  
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires  $0
Whitewall tires$0  
Total Value of Features$2,550$5,740$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,190$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,953-3,622

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008
ModelGrand MarquisExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in113.7 in
Length212.0 in193.4 in
Width78.3 in73.7 in
Height58.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,135 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.683.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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