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Mercury Mariner vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mercury Mariner vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,455

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $10,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,595

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $10,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelMarinerMarinerTLTL
TrimPremierHybridBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,475 $28,180 $36,030 $39,580
Base Invoice $22,807 $26,152 $33,828 $37,113
Heating Package 295      
Moon and Tune Elite Package 695      
Interior ambient lighting 295 295    
Premium Package   3,395    
Moon and Tune Package   995    
Heating Package 251      
Moon and Tune Elite Package 591      
Interior ambient lighting 251 251    
Premium Package   2,886    
Moon and Tune Package   846    
Options (change) 1,285 4,685 0 0
Options (change) 1,093 3,983 0 0
Destination 695 695 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -3,000 0 0
Total Price $26,455 $30,560 $36,925 $40,475
Total Invoice $24,595 $27,830 $34,723 $38,008

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,056
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelMarinerMarinerTLTL
TrimPremierHybridBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6133hp I4 H280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionA4CVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7276, 8276, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16245/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$26,455$30,560$36,925$40,475
Adjustments for Features0-650-1,140-3,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,455$29,910$35,785$37,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,455$0$1,350
Total Invoice$24,595$27,830$34,723$38,008
Adjustments for Features0-592-1,072-3,136
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,595$27,238$33,651$34,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,643$0$1,221

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Acura TL

Model Year2008200820142014
ModelMarinerMarinerTLTL
TrimPremierHybridBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
CVT $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Stability control$400 $400$400
Traction control$100 $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75  
Cargo net  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Navigation system $600  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,565$4,215$4,705$6,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$1,140$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-592-1,072-3,136

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Acura TL

Model Year20082014
ModelMarinerTL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in109.3 in
Length175.2 in194.0 in
Width71.1 in74.0 in
Height67.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested117545%
Total Not Requested145055%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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