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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: $23,205

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $2,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,810

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $1,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelMarinerMarinerMalibu Classic
TrimBasePremierLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,540 $24,475 $20,320
Base Invoice $20,136 $22,807 $19,304
Amenities Package 595    
Power driver seat 295    
Moon and Tune Package 595    
Remote start 425 425 190
Satellite radio 195   200
Roof rack 175    
3.0L V6 1,015    
Heating Package   295  
Moon and Tune Elite Package   695  
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Sunroof     800
Amenities Package 506    
Power driver seat 251    
Moon and Tune Package 506    
Remote start 361 361 158
Satellite radio 166   166
Roof rack 149    
3.0L V6 924    
Heating Package   251  
Moon and Tune Elite Package   591  
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 3,295 1,415 2,235
Options (change) 2,863 1,203 1,856
Destination 695 695 650
Total Price $25,530 $26,585 $23,205
Total Invoice $23,694 $24,705 $21,810

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $395
Model Year200820082008
ModelMarinerMarinerMalibu Classic
TrimBasePremierLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6200hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4320, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16215/60-16
Total Price$25,530$26,585$23,205
Adjustments for Features-1,665-3,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,865$23,045$23,205
Cost Above Minimum$820$0$0
Total Invoice$23,694$24,705$21,810
Adjustments for Features-1,545-3,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,149$21,415$21,810
Cost Above Minimum$734$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year200820082008
ModelMarinerMarinerMalibu Classic
TrimBasePremierLT
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
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25 
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$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$3,640$5,515$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,665$3,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,545-3,2900

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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 Year20082008
ModelMarinerMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in106.3 in
Length175.2 in188.3 in
Width71.1 in69.9 in
Height67.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,383 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 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		29.2 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

Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested55596%
Total Not Requested254%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested32593%
Total Not Requested257%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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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