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Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,375

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $3,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,031

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $4,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelGrand MarquisTaurusTaurus
TrimLSSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,325 $23,635 $27,620
Base Invoice $26,639 $21,801 $25,388
Front side airbags 395    
Heated front seats 295 240  
Sunroof 1,025 895 895
CD changer, in-dash 695    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 695    
Interior Convenience Package   895  
Leather seating surfaces   895  
Power-adjustable pedals   120  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   895 695
Front side airbags 344    
Heated front seats 257 209  
Sunroof 892 779 779
CD changer, in-dash 605    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 605    
Interior Convenience Package   779  
Leather seating surfaces   779  
Power-adjustable pedals   105  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   779 605
Options (change) 3,105 3,940 1,590
Options (change) 2,703 3,430 1,384
Destination 875 800 800
Total Price $32,305 $28,375 $30,010
Total Invoice $30,217 $26,031 $27,572

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,897
Model Year200820082008
ModelGrand MarquisTaurusTaurus
TrimLSSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp V8263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionA4A6A6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 9?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$32,305$28,375$30,010
Adjustments for Features0-775-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,305$27,600$28,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,185
Total Invoice$30,217$26,031$27,572
Adjustments for Features0-711-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,217$25,320$26,447
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,127

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Features Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200820082008
ModelGrand MarquisTaurusTaurus
TrimLSSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Cornering lights$50  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Whitewall tires$0  
Total Value of Features$2,575$3,350$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-711-1,125

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

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082008
ModelGrand MarquisTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in112.9 in
Length212.0 in200.4 in
Width78.3 in74.5 in
Height58.3 in61.5 in
Curb Weight4,136 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume20.6 ft321.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
225/55R18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested67584%
Total Not Requested12516%

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