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Mercury Mariner vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,880

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $1,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,956

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $2,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelMarinerMarinerMalibu
TrimPremierHybridLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,475 $28,180 $27,095
Base Invoice $22,807 $26,152 $25,605
Heating Package 295    
Moon and Tune Elite Package 695    
Interior ambient lighting 295 295  
Remote start 425 425  
Premium Package   3,395  
Moon and Tune Package   995  
AC power outlet   180  
Rear Power Package     250
Sunroof     800
Heating Package 251    
Moon and Tune Elite Package 591    
Interior ambient lighting 251 251  
Remote start 361 361  
Premium Package   2,886  
Moon and Tune Package   846  
AC power outlet   153  
Rear Power Package     208
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 1,710 5,290 1,050
Options (change) 1,454 4,497 872
Destination 695 695 650
Gas Tax 0 -3,000 0
Total Price $26,880 $31,165 $28,795
Total Invoice $24,956 $28,344 $27,127

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,733
Model Year200820082008
ModelMarinerMarinerMalibu
TrimPremierHybridLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6133hp I4 H252hp V6
TransmissionA4CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/50-18
Total Price$26,880$31,165$28,795
Adjustments for Features0-750-465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,880$30,415$28,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,535$0
Total Invoice$24,956$28,344$27,127
Adjustments for Features0-682-438
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,956$27,662$26,689
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,706$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820082008
ModelMarinerMarinerMalibu
TrimPremierHybridLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
CVT $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400 $400
Traction control$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Navigation system $600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,390$4,140$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-682-438

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082008
ModelMarinerMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in112.3 in
Length175.2 in191.8 in
Width71.1 in70.3 in
Height67.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft315.1 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 holder25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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