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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: $31,570

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $6,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,528

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $5,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201520152015
ModelGrand MarquisExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLSXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,270 $33,000 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $27,413 $30,773 $35,622 $40,191
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 10 90 90 90
Heated front seats 295      
Power-adjustable pedals 125      
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 695      
Package 202B   2,950    
Polished alloy wheels   1,195    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 261      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 8 79 79 79
Heated front seats 257      
Power-adjustable pedals 109      
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 605      
Package 202B   2,575    
Polished alloy wheels   1,043    
Options (change) 1,425 4,235 90 90
Options (change) 1,240 3,697 79 79
Destination 875 895 895 895
Total Price $31,570 $38,130 $39,185 $44,085
Total Invoice $29,528 $35,365 $36,596 $41,165

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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: $1,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $955
Model Year2009201520152015
ModelGrand MarquisExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLSXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp V8290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$31,570$38,130$39,185$44,085
Adjustments for Features0-4,930-6,545-7,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,570$33,200$32,640$36,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$560$0$3,725
Total Invoice$29,528$35,365$36,596$41,165
Adjustments for Features0-4,573-6,113-7,209
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,528$30,792$30,483$33,956
Cost Above Minimum$0$309$0$3,473

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Features Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009201520152015
ModelGrand MarquisExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLSXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Cornering lights$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Tachometer $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850   
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Whitewall tires$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,750$7,680$9,295$10,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,930$6,545$7,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,573-6,113-7,209

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092015
ModelGrand MarquisExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in112.6 in
Length212.0 in197.1 in
Width78.3 in78.9 in
Height58.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,136 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.680.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
255/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested165058%
Total Not Requested117542%

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