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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: $31,745

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $2,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,681

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $1,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelGrand MarquisExplorerExplorer
TrimLSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,270 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $27,413 $27,518 $29,578
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300    
Power-adjustable pedals 125    
Cassette player 185 0 0
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 261    
Power-adjustable pedals 109    
Cassette player 161 0 0
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) 1,600 3,845 1,550
Options (change) 1,393 3,317 1,366
Destination 875 645 645
Total Price $31,745 $34,690 $34,710
Total Invoice $29,681 $31,480 $31,589

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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: $420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $492
Model Year200920062006
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)?, 480, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$31,745$34,690$34,710
Adjustments for Features0-2,525-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,745$32,165$32,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20
Total Invoice$29,681$31,480$31,589
Adjustments for Features0-2,291-2,298
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,681$29,189$29,291
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$102

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Features Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920062006
ModelGrand MarquisExplorerExplorer
TrimLSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
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
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
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 
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
White-letter tires $0$0
Whitewall tires$0  
Total Value of Features$1,650$4,175$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,525$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,291-2,298

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092006
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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See a complete comparison of Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Ford Explorer specs.

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 opener100No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested87551%
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

Cassette player
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50Yes
Unbranded, 80W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested5013%
Total Not Requested35087%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
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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