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Mercury Mariner vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,320

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $12,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,987

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $12,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelMarinerTraverse
TrimPremierLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,475 $32,010
Base Invoice $22,807 $30,409
Class II trailer hitch 395  
Heating Package 295  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 695  
Navigation system 1,995 1,890
AWD 1,770 2,000
Class III trailer hitch   525
Sunroof   1,400
Leather seating surfaces   1,775
2LT Equipment Group   2,580
Class II trailer hitch 336  
Heating Package 251  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 591  
Navigation system 1,696 1,663
AWD 1,611 1,900
Class III trailer hitch   462
Sunroof   1,232
Leather seating surfaces   1,562
2LT Equipment Group   2,451
Options (change) 5,150 10,170
Options (change) 4,485 9,270
Destination 695 810
Total Price $30,320 $42,990
Total Invoice $27,987 $40,489

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,149
Model Year20082011
ModelMarinerTraverse
TrimPremierLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6281hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/65-18
Total Price$30,320$42,990
Adjustments for Features0-3,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,320$39,430
Total Invoice$27,987$40,489
Adjustments for Features0-3,353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,987$37,136

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082011
ModelMarinerTraverse
TrimPremierLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$4,165$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,353

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082011
ModelMarinerTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in118.9 in
Length175.2 in205.0 in
Width71.1 in78.4 in
Height67.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,526 lb.5,066 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.268.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft3116.4 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
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested47533%
Total Not Requested95067%

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