Mercury Mariner Mercury Mariner 2007 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2011

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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: $28,780

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $10,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,840

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $9,173

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720112011
ModelMarinerMarinerExplorerExplorer
TrimLuxuryPremierXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,025 $25,100 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $21,733 $23,642 $29,479 $34,952
Class II trailer hitch 395 395    
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Comfort Package 595      
Side curtain airbags 595      
AWD 1,730 1,750 2,000 2,000
Moon and Tune Package 655      
Cargo cover 150 150 135 135
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75
Sunroof   895    
Trailer Tow Package     570 570
Roof rack crossbars     120 120
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595
Package 201A     2,075  
Class II trailer hitch 336 336    
Leather seating surfaces 761      
Comfort Package 506      
Side curtain airbags 506      
AWD 1,592 1,611 1,820 1,820
Moon and Tune Package 556      
Cargo cover 128 128 115 115
All-weather floor mats 57 57 64 64
Sunroof   761    
Trailer Tow Package     484 484
Roof rack crossbars     106 106
Panoramic sunroof     1,356 1,356
Package 201A     1,764  
Options (change) 5,090 3,265 6,570 4,495
Options (change) 4,442 2,893 5,709 3,945
Destination 665 665 825 825
Total Price $28,780 $29,030 $38,915 $42,855
Total Invoice $26,840 $27,200 $36,013 $39,722

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,582
Model Year2007200720112011
ModelMarinerMarinerExplorerExplorer
TrimLuxuryPremierXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6200hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/23 MPG19/23 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$28,780$29,030$38,915$42,855
Adjustments for Features0-250-3,880-6,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,780$28,780$35,035$36,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0$975
Total Invoice$26,840$27,200$36,013$39,722
Adjustments for Features0-234-3,591-6,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,840$26,966$32,422$33,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$126$0$955

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2007200720112011
ModelMarinerMarinerExplorerExplorer
TrimLuxuryPremierXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist  $50$50
Curve control  $50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Stability control  $400$400
Terrain selector  $200$200
Traction control  $100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio   $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Stowable third row seats  $600$600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Total Value of Features$6,000$6,250$9,880$12,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$3,880$6,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-234-3,591-6,345

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072011
ModelMarinerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.2 in112.6 in
Length174.9 in197.1 in
Width70.1 in78.9 in
Height68.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft380.7 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
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested53084%
Total Not Requested10016%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Roof rack300No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested142590%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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