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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: $33,350

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $6,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,578

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $6,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelMarinerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,765 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $23,006 $27,273 $30,178
Class II trailer hitch 395    
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 195    
Amenities Package 590    
Moon and Tune Package 795    
Heating Package 295    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995
Running boards 445    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55
Remote start 345 385 385
3.0L V6 1,000    
AWD 1,750 2,320 2,325
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Cargo cover   90 90
Roof rack crossbars   115 115
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
255/50R20   1,325 630
Class II trailer hitch 336    
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 166    
Amenities Package 502    
Moon and Tune Package 676    
Heating Package 251    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,696
Running boards 378    
All-weather floor mats 47 47 47
Remote start 293 326 326
3.0L V6 910    
AWD 1,592 2,111 2,117
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Roof rack crossbars   97 97
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 7,860 10,250 7,465
Options (change) 6,847 8,930 6,564
Destination 725 785 785
Total Price $33,350 $40,280 $40,645
Total Invoice $30,578 $36,988 $37,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,469
Model Year200920082008
ModelMarinerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$33,350$40,280$40,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,025-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,350$39,255$39,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$365
Total Invoice$30,578$36,988$37,527
Adjustments for Features0-941-946
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,578$36,047$36,581
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$534

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920082008
ModelMarinerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist$25  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
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 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$3,550$4,575$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,025$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-941-946

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092008
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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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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested55043%
Total Not Requested72557%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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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