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Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,035

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $12,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,957

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $11,706

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelMarinerMarinerExplorer Sport Trac
TrimLuxuryPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $23,285 $25,035 $33,065
Base Invoice $21,700 $23,292 $30,804
Leather seating surfaces 795    
AWD 1,750 1,750 2,525
Side curtain airbags 595 595  
Comfort Package 595    
Class II trailer hitch 395 395  
Moon and Tune Package 655    
Running boards 350 350  
Sunroof   895 850
4.6L V8     1,310
Adrenaline Package     3,330
Leather seating surfaces 716    
AWD 1,593 1,593 2,298
Side curtain airbags 536 536  
Comfort Package 536    
Class II trailer hitch 356 356  
Moon and Tune Package 589    
Running boards 316 316  
Sunroof   806 723
4.6L V8     1,192
Adrenaline Package     2,831
Options (change) 5,135 3,985 8,015
Options (change) 4,642 3,607 7,044
Destination 615 615 815
Total Price $29,035 $29,635 $41,895
Total Invoice $26,957 $27,514 $38,663

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,602
Model Year200620062010
ModelMarinerMarinerExplorer Sport Trac
TrimLuxuryPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine200hp V6200hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionA4A4A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/23 MPG19/23 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16255/50-20
Total Price$29,035$29,635$41,895
Adjustments for Features00-2,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,035$29,635$39,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0
Total Invoice$26,957$27,514$38,663
Adjustments for Features00-2,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,957$27,514$36,559
Cost Above Minimum$0$557$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year200620062010
ModelMarinerMarinerExplorer Sport Trac
TrimLuxuryPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power sliding rear window  $250
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Safety key  $5
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rigid bed cover  $700
Roof rack$300$300 
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Rear defrost$200$200 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Outside temperature display  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$4,250$4,250$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,280
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,104

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20062010
ModelMarinerExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase103.2 in130.5 in
Length174.9 in210.2 in
Width70.1 in73.7 in
Height68.0 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.4,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Luxury

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested50580%
Total Not Requested12520%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Roof rack300No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110063%
Total Not Requested65037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Running boards350Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
255/50R20 tires400No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Class IV trailer hitch100No
Total Requested52534%
Total Not Requested102566%

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