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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: $31,965

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $5,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,477

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $4,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelMarinerExplorer Sport Trac
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $25,635 $27,490
Base Invoice $23,928 $25,606
Class II trailer hitch 395  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895  
Navigation system 1,845 1,995
Amenities Package 600  
Full-size spare tire 105  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Remote start 345 385
Running boards 345  
3.0L V6 1,000  
4.6L V8   1,310
Adrenaline Package   2,995
Electronics Package   545
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   510
Sunroof   850
Satellite radio   195
Floor mats   65
Class II trailer hitch 336  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761  
Navigation system 1,569 1,696
Amenities Package 509  
Full-size spare tire 89  
All-weather floor mats 64 47
Remote start 293 326
Running boards 293  
3.0L V6 910  
4.6L V8   1,192
Adrenaline Package   2,756
Electronics Package   463
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   433
Sunroof   723
Satellite radio   166
Floor mats   47
Options (change) 5,605 8,925
Options (change) 4,824 7,849
Destination 725 785
Total Price $31,965 $37,200
Total Invoice $29,477 $34,240

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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: $5,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,418
Model Year20112008
ModelMarinerExplorer Sport Trac
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine240hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/65-18
Total Price$31,965$37,200
Adjustments for Features-7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,255$37,200
Total Invoice$29,477$34,240
Adjustments for Features-6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,822$34,240

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20112008
ModelMarinerExplorer Sport Trac
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power sliding rear window $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
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 audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
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$3,260$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6550

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20112008
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 Weight3,385 lb.4,618 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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See a complete comparison of Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac specs.

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

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%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested32548%
Total Not Requested35052%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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
Running boards350Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested147588%
Total Not Requested20012%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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