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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: $27,685

Mercury Mariner   
Difference: $2,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,532

Mercury Mariner   
Difference: $3,274

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelMarinerMarinerMalibu
TrimBasePremierLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,650 $24,765 $27,165
Base Invoice $21,082 $23,006 $25,806
Leather Trim Package 995    
Amenities Package 795    
Sun and SYNC Package 795    
Remote start 345 345  
Satellite radio 195    
Roof rack 175    
3.0L V6 1,010 1,000  
Heating Package   295  
Moon and Tune Package   795  
Temporary spare tire     100
Sunroof     850
3.6L V6     1,595
Leather Trim Package 846    
Amenities Package 676    
Sun and SYNC Package 676    
Remote start 293 293  
Satellite radio 166    
Roof rack 149    
3.0L V6 919 910  
Heating Package   251  
Moon and Tune Package   676  
Temporary spare tire     88
Sunroof     748
3.6L V6     1,404
Options (change) 4,310 2,435 2,545
Options (change) 3,725 2,130 2,240
Destination 725 725 760
Total Price $27,685 $27,925 $30,470
Total Invoice $25,532 $25,861 $28,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,674
Model Year200920092011
ModelMarinerMarinerMalibu
TrimBasePremierLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6240hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG0/0 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4320, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/50-18
Total Price$27,685$27,925$30,470
Adjustments for Features0-575-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,685$27,350$29,620
Cost Above Minimum$335$0$0
Total Invoice$25,532$25,861$28,806
Adjustments for Features0-533-804
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,532$25,328$28,002
Cost Above Minimum$204$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200920092011
ModelMarinerMarinerMalibu
TrimBasePremierLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Sunshade, rear  $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 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Total Value of Features$2,990$3,565$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-533-804

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092011
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 Weight3,385 lb.3,645 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

Leather Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested40570%
Total Not Requested17530%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested117592%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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