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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: $31,370

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $11,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,872

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $10,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelMarinerExplorer Sport Trac
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $24,475 $31,010
Base Invoice $22,807 $28,752
Heating Package 295  
Class II trailer hitch 395  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 695  
Navigation system 1,995 2,505
Full-size spare tire 105  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Remote start 425 385
Running boards 445  
AWD 1,770 2,525
Convenience Package   995
4.6L V8   1,310
Sunroof   850
Adrenaline Package   1,995
Heating Package 251  
Class II trailer hitch 336  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 591  
Navigation system 1,696 2,129
Full-size spare tire 89  
All-weather floor mats 57 66
Remote start 361 327
Running boards 378  
AWD 1,611 2,298
Convenience Package   846
4.6L V8   1,192
Sunroof   723
Adrenaline Package   1,816
Options (change) 6,200 10,640
Options (change) 5,370 9,397
Destination 695 815
Total Price $31,370 $42,465
Total Invoice $28,872 $38,964

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,138
Model Year20082009
ModelMarinerExplorer Sport Trac
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine200hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionA4A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/50-20
Total Price$31,370$42,465
Adjustments for Features-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,320$42,465
Total Invoice$28,872$38,964
Adjustments for Features-460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,826$38,964

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20082009
ModelMarinerExplorer Sport Trac
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power sliding rear window $250
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist $25
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear defrost$200 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
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 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,440$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-460

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20082009
ModelMarinerExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase103.1 in130.5 in
Length175.2 in210.2 in
Width71.1 in73.7 in
Height67.7 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,526 lb.4,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 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
29.2 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft30.0 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
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested47556%
Total Not Requested37544%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
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 wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Running boards350Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
255/50R20 tires400No
Total Requested37548%
Total Not Requested40052%

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