Mercury Grand Marquis Mercury Grand Marquis 2011 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2018

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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: $32,235

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $8,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,315

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $8,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelGrand MarquisExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLSXLTLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,935 $34,020 $42,090 $53,940
Base Invoice $28,200 $32,489 $40,196 $51,512
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 202A   4,100    
Polished alloy wheels   1,295 595  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 261      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 8 86 86 86
Heated front seats 257      
Power-adjustable pedals 109      
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 605      
Package 202A   3,895    
Polished alloy wheels   1,230 565  
Options (change) 1,425 5,485 685 90
Options (change) 1,240 5,211 651 86
Destination 875 995 995 995
Total Price $32,235 $40,500 $43,770 $55,025
Total Invoice $30,315 $38,695 $41,842 $52,593

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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: $1,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,959
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelGrand MarquisExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLSXLTLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp V8290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$32,235$40,500$43,770$55,025
Adjustments for Features0-6,720-9,960-18,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,235$33,780$33,810$36,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$30$2,945
Total Invoice$30,315$38,695$41,842$52,593
Adjustments for Features0-6,421-9,521-17,491
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,315$32,274$32,321$35,102
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$47$2,828

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Features Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011201820182018
ModelGrand MarquisExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLSXLTLimitedPlatinum
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$100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  $125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control $50$50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control   $250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
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
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
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
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125 $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Cornering lights$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50 
Tachometer $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000
Stowable third row seats $600  
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850   
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels $350$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$3,150$9,870$13,110$21,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,720$9,960$18,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,421-9,521-17,491

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112018
ModelGrand MarquisExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in112.6 in
Length212.0 in198.3 in
Width78.3 in78.9 in
Height58.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,136 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.681.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
255/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested172549%
Total Not Requested182551%

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