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Mercury Mariner vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,815

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $2,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,486

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $2,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelMarinerMarinerMalibu Classic
TrimLuxuryPremierLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,285 $25,035 $20,320
Base Invoice $21,700 $23,292 $19,304
Side curtain airbags 595 595  
Comfort Package 595    
Moon and Tune Package 655    
Sunroof   895 800
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Side curtain airbags 536 536  
Comfort Package 536    
Moon and Tune Package 589    
Sunroof   806 664
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Options (change) 1,845 1,490 1,845
Options (change) 1,661 1,342 1,532
Destination 615 615 650
Total Price $25,745 $27,140 $22,815
Total Invoice $23,976 $25,249 $21,486

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,303
Model Year200620062008
ModelMarinerMarinerMalibu Classic
TrimLuxuryPremierLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6200hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG20/24 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16215/60-16
Total Price$25,745$27,140$22,815
Adjustments for Features-1,275-2,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,470$24,740$22,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$270$0
Total Invoice$23,976$25,249$21,486
Adjustments for Features-1,187-2,2330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,789$23,016$21,486
Cost Above Minimum$0$227$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year200620062008
ModelMarinerMarinerMalibu Classic
TrimLuxuryPremierLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25 
Outside temperature display  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$3,300$4,425$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$2,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,187-2,2330

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Mariner vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20062008
ModelMarinerMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in106.3 in
Length174.9 in188.3 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height68.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.3 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Mariner vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic specs.

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Luxury

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested50580%
Total Not Requested12520%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Roof rack300No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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