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Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,055

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $6,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,089

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $5,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200620062006
ModelMarinerMarinerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLuxuryPremierXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,025 $25,100 $28,225 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $21,733 $23,642 $25,761 $27,518 $29,578
Comfort Package 595        
AWD 1,730 1,750      
Side curtain airbags 595   560 560 560
Class II trailer hitch 395 395      
Leather seating surfaces 895   695    
Cargo cover 150 150 80 80 80
Running boards 350 350 450    
Moon and Tune Package 655        
Sunroof   895 850 850 850
Convenience Group     350    
4.6L V8     1,200 1,200 1,200
Roof rack crossbars     60 60 60
Obstacle detection, rear     255 255 255
4WD w/low range     2,225 2,225 2,225
Comfort Package 506        
AWD 1,592 1,611      
Side curtain airbags 506   476 476 476
Class II trailer hitch 336 336      
Leather seating surfaces 761   591    
Cargo cover 128 128 68 68 68
Running boards 306 298 383    
Moon and Tune Package 556        
Sunroof   761 723 723 723
Convenience Group     298    
4.6L V8     1,068 1,068 1,068
Roof rack crossbars     51 51 51
Obstacle detection, rear     217 217 217
4WD w/low range     1,980 1,980 1,980
Options (change) 5,365 3,540 6,725 5,230 5,230
Options (change) 4,691 3,134 5,855 4,583 4,583
Destination 665 665 645 645 645
Total Price $29,055 $29,305 $35,595 $36,075 $38,390
Total Invoice $27,089 $27,441 $32,261 $32,746 $34,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,971
Model Year20072007200620062006
ModelMarinerMarinerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLuxuryPremierXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6200hp V6292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A4A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/23 MPG19/23 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 780, 480, 4290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$29,055$29,305$35,595$36,075$38,390
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,325-1,150-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,055$29,055$34,270$34,925$35,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0$655$1,595
Total Invoice$27,089$27,441$32,261$32,746$34,806
Adjustments for Features0-234-1,201-1,044-2,289
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,089$27,207$31,060$31,702$32,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$118$0$642$1,457

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072007200620062006
ModelMarinerMarinerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLuxuryPremierXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700   
4WD w/low range  $2200$2200$2200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Stability control  $400$400$400
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  $325
CD player  $125$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25  $25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Polished alloy wheels    $350
White-letter tires  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$3,825$4,075$5,150$4,975$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,325$1,150$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-234-1,201-1,044-2,289

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072006
ModelMarinerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.2 in113.7 in
Length174.9 in193.4 in
Width70.1 in73.7 in
Height68.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.4,706 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 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft383.7 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 XLT

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
White-letter tires0No
All-terrain tires0No
Total Requested082%
Total Not Requested018%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Keyless entry keypad50Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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