Mercury Grand Marquis Mercury Grand Marquis 2008 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2006

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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: $3,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,217

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $1,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelGrand MarquisExplorerExplorer
TrimLSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,325 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $26,639 $27,518 $29,578
Front side airbags 395    
Sunroof 1,025 850 850
CD changer, in-dash 695    
Heated front seats 295    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 695    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
235/65R18   595  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Front side airbags 344    
Sunroof 892 723 723
CD changer, in-dash 605    
Heated front seats 257    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 605    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
235/65R18   506  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Options (change) 3,105 4,695 2,400
Options (change) 2,703 4,040 2,089
Destination 875 645 645
Total Price $32,305 $35,540 $35,560
Total Invoice $30,217 $32,203 $32,312

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercury Grand Marquis LS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $619
Model Year200820062006
ModelGrand MarquisExplorerExplorer
TrimLSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$32,305$35,540$35,560
Adjustments for Features0-2,875-2,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,305$32,665$32,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20
Total Invoice$30,217$32,203$32,312
Adjustments for Features0-2,605-2,612
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,217$29,598$29,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$102

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Features Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820062006
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  
Stability control $400$400
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Console with shifter $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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
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 
All-terrain tires  $0
White-letter tires $0$0
Whitewall tires$0  
Total Value of Features$1,150$4,025$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,875$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,605-2,612

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082006
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

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%
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

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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