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Mercury Mariner vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,905

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $20,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,381

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $18,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelMarinerRL
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,635 $48,200
Base Invoice $23,928 $44,098
Amenities Package 600  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895  
Navigation system 1,845  
Rearview camera 455  
3.0L V6 1,000  
AWD 1,750  
Technology Package   4,150
Amenities Package 509  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761  
Navigation system 1,569  
Rearview camera 387  
3.0L V6 910  
AWD 1,592  
Technology Package   3,756
Options (change) 6,545 4,150
Options (change) 5,728 3,756
Destination 725 895
Total Price $32,905 $53,245
Total Invoice $30,381 $48,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,626
Model Year20112012
ModelMarinerRL
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/45-18
Total Price$32,905$53,245
Adjustments for Features0-2,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,905$50,250
Total Invoice$30,381$48,749
Adjustments for Features0-2,742
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,381$46,007

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112012
ModelMarinerRL
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,160$8,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,742

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112012
ModelMarinerRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in110.2 in
Length175.2 in195.8 in
Width71.1 in72.7 in
Height67.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117572%
Total Not Requested45028%

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