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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: $32,950

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $6,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,238

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $5,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelMarinerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,765 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $23,006 $27,518 $29,578
Class II trailer hitch 395    
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 195    
Amenities Package 590    
Moon and Tune Package 795    
Heating Package 295    
Running boards 445    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995
3.0L V6 1,000    
AWD 1,750    
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Roof rack crossbars   60 60
Cargo cover   80 80
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Sunroof   850 850
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Class II trailer hitch 336    
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 166    
Amenities Package 502    
Moon and Tune Package 676    
Heating Package 251    
Running boards 378    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,696
3.0L V6 910    
AWD 1,592    
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Roof rack crossbars   51 51
Cargo cover   68 68
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Sunroof   723 723
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 7,460 8,925 7,225
Options (change) 6,507 7,724 6,279
Destination 725 645 645
Total Price $32,950 $39,770 $40,385
Total Invoice $30,238 $35,887 $36,502

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,769
Model Year200920062006
ModelMarinerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$32,950$39,770$40,385
Adjustments for Features0-975-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,950$38,795$39,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$30,238$35,887$36,502
Adjustments for Features0-880-881
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,238$35,007$35,621
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$614

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920062006
ModelMarinerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist$25  
Brake assist$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
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$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,725$4,700$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-880-881

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

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092006
ModelMarinerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in113.7 in
Length175.2 in193.4 in
Width71.1 in73.7 in
Height67.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.4,706 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 in38.7 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		29.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		29.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.3 ft383.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%
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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