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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: $31,895

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $11,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,418

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $11,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelMarinerTraverse
TrimPremierLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,635 $39,035
Base Invoice $23,928 $37,083
Amenities Package 600  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895  
Navigation system 1,845 1,890
Class II trailer hitch 395  
Rearview camera 455  
Remote start 345  
3.0L V6 1,000  
Class III trailer hitch   525
Cargo cover   140
Sunroof   1,400
Amenities Package 509  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761  
Navigation system 1,569 1,663
Class II trailer hitch 336  
Rearview camera 387  
Remote start 293  
3.0L V6 910  
Class III trailer hitch   462
Cargo cover   123
Sunroof   1,232
Options (change) 5,535 3,955
Options (change) 4,765 3,480
Destination 725 825
Total Price $31,895 $43,815
Total Invoice $29,418 $41,388

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,376
Model Year20112012
ModelMarinerTraverse
TrimPremierLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/55-20
Total Price$31,895$43,815
Adjustments for Features0-3,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,895$40,010
Total Invoice$29,418$41,388
Adjustments for Features0-3,594
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,418$37,794

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112012
ModelMarinerTraverse
TrimPremierLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
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
911 assist$25 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
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
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$2,610$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,594

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Mariner vs. Chevrolet Traverse features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,385 lb.4,790 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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See a complete comparison of Mercury Mariner vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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