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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: $32,225

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $6,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,307

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $5,761

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelGrand MarquisExplorerExplorer
TrimLSXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,935 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $28,200 $30,027 $35,268
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300    
Heated front seats 295    
Power-adjustable pedals 125    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 695    
Package 205A   2,800  
255/50HR20   1,195  
AWD   2,000 2,000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 261    
Heated front seats 257    
Power-adjustable pedals 109    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 605    
Package 205A   2,380  
255/50HR20   1,016  
AWD   1,820 1,820
Options (change) 1,415 5,995 2,000
Options (change) 1,232 5,216 1,820
Destination 875 825 825
Total Price $32,225 $38,915 $40,680
Total Invoice $30,307 $36,068 $37,913

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $592
Model Year201120122012
ModelGrand MarquisExplorerExplorer
TrimLSXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp V8290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$32,225$38,915$40,680
Adjustments for Features0-6,855-8,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,225$32,060$32,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200
Total Invoice$30,307$36,068$37,913
Adjustments for Features0-6,353-7,847
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,307$29,715$30,066
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$351

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Features Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120122012
ModelGrand MarquisExplorerExplorer
TrimLSXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Whitewall tires$0  
Total Value of Features$2,750$9,605$11,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,855$8,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,353-7,847

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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 Year20112012
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 Weight4,135 lb.4,731 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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See a complete comparison of Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

255/50HR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50HR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested200066%
Total Not Requested102534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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