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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: $26,010

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $1,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,394

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $1,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelMarinerMarinerMalibu
TrimBasePremierMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,650 $24,765 $23,265
Base Invoice $21,082 $23,006 $21,986
Leather Trim Package 995    
Amenities Package 795    
Sun and SYNC Package 795    
Remote start 345 345  
CD changer, in-dash 295   300
Satellite radio 195   325
Roof rack 175    
3.0L V6 1,010 1,000  
Moon and Tune Package   795  
Sunroof     800
Telematics service, such as OnStar     695
Leather Trim Package 846    
Amenities Package 676    
Sun and SYNC Package 676    
Remote start 293 293  
CD changer, in-dash 251   249
Satellite radio 166   293
Roof rack 149    
3.0L V6 919 910  
Moon and Tune Package   676  
Sunroof     664
Telematics service, such as OnStar     577
Options (change) 4,605 2,140 2,120
Options (change) 3,976 1,879 1,783
Destination 725 725 625
Total Price $27,980 $27,630 $26,010
Total Invoice $25,783 $25,610 $24,394

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $706
Model Year200920092006
ModelMarinerMarinerMalibu
TrimBasePremierMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6240hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG0/0 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4320, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/50-18
Total Price$27,980$27,630$26,010
Adjustments for Features-550-5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,430$27,080$26,010
Cost Above Minimum$350$0$0
Total Invoice$25,783$25,610$24,394
Adjustments for Features-507-5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,276$25,100$24,394
Cost Above Minimum$176$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200920092006
ModelMarinerMarinerMalibu
TrimBasePremierMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,125$4,125$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$550$550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-507-5100

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092006
ModelMarinerMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in112.3 in
Length175.2 in187.8 in
Width71.1 in69.8 in
Height67.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft341.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner

Leather Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested35028%
Total Not Requested90072%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested36563%
Total Not Requested21537%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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