Mercury Mariner Mercury Mariner 2008 Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Equinox 2012

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Mercury Mariner vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,235

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $2,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,765

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $3,077

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelMarinerEquinoxEquinox
TrimPremierLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,475 $25,050 $29,220
Base Invoice $22,807 $23,798 $27,759
Heating Package 295    
Moon and Tune Elite Package 695    
Navigation system 1,995 795 795
Class II trailer hitch 395 355 355
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 195    
Interior ambient lighting 295    
Remote start 425    
AWD 1,770 1,750 1,750
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
2LT Equipment Group   1,820  
Sunroof   900 900
Leather seating surfaces   800  
Heating Package 251    
Moon and Tune Elite Package 591    
Navigation system 1,696 700 700
Class II trailer hitch 336 312 312
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 166    
Interior ambient lighting 251    
Remote start 361    
AWD 1,611 1,662 1,662
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
2LT Equipment Group   1,729  
Sunroof   792 792
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Options (change) 6,065 7,920 5,300
Options (change) 5,263 7,219 4,786
Destination 695 825 825
Total Price $31,235 $33,795 $35,345
Total Invoice $28,765 $31,842 $33,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,923
Model Year200820122012
ModelMarinerEquinoxEquinox
TrimPremierLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$31,235$33,795$35,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-2,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,235$32,570$33,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585
Total Invoice$28,765$31,842$33,370
Adjustments for Features0-1,154-2,068
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,765$30,688$31,302
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$614

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200820122012
ModelMarinerEquinoxEquinox
TrimPremierLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate  $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo mat  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300 $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Total Value of Features$4,375$5,600$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,154-2,068

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20082012
ModelMarinerEquinox
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in112.5 in
Length175.2 in187.8 in
Width71.1 in72.5 in
Height67.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,526 lb.4,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft363.7 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%
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SD Card slot25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Remote start150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102569%
Total Not Requested45031%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SD Card slot25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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