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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: $5,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,217

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $4,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820102010
ModelGrand MarquisExplorerExplorer
TrimLSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,325 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $26,639 $31,044 $33,774
Front side airbags 395    
Heated front seats 295    
Sunroof 1,025    
CD changer, in-dash 695    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 695    
Convenience Package   1,995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Front side airbags 344    
Heated front seats 257    
Sunroof 892    
CD changer, in-dash 605    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 605    
Convenience Package   1,696  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Options (change) 3,105 3,305 1,310
Options (change) 2,703 2,888 1,192
Destination 875 815 815
Total Price $32,305 $37,400 $38,405
Total Invoice $30,217 $34,747 $35,781

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Grand Marquis LS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $305
Model Year200820102010
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, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$32,305$37,400$38,405
Adjustments for Features0-4,520-5,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,305$32,880$32,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$120$0
Total Invoice$30,217$34,747$35,781
Adjustments for Features0-4,199-5,259
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,217$30,548$30,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$26$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820102010
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 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Console with shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
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 audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $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 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
White-letter tires $0$0
Whitewall tires$0  
Total Value of Features$2,175$6,695$7,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,520$5,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,199-5,259

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082010
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185067%
Total Not Requested92533%
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

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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