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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: $28,980

Mercury Mariner   
Difference: $5,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,738

Mercury Mariner   
Difference: $5,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelMarinerMarinerExplorer
TrimBasePremierXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,650 $24,765 $29,280
Base Invoice $21,082 $23,006 $27,404
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 195 195  
Amenities Package 795    
Power driver seat 295    
Class II trailer hitch 395 395  
SYNC 395    
Roof rack 175    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 75
Remote start 345 345 385
Satellite radio 195    
3.0L V6 1,010 1,000  
AWD 1,750 1,750 2,320
SYNC and Sirius Package     670
4.6L V8     1,310
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 166 166  
Amenities Package 676    
Power driver seat 251    
Class II trailer hitch 336 336  
SYNC 336    
Roof rack 149    
All-weather floor mats 47 47 64
Remote start 293 293 327
Satellite radio 166    
3.0L V6 919 910  
AWD 1,592 1,592 2,112
SYNC and Sirius Package     569
4.6L V8     1,192
Options (change) 5,605 3,740 4,760
Options (change) 4,931 3,344 4,264
Destination 725 725 815
Total Price $28,980 $29,230 $34,855
Total Invoice $26,738 $27,075 $32,483

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,374
Model Year200920092010
ModelMarinerMarinerExplorer
TrimBasePremierXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6240hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/23 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$28,980$29,230$34,855
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,980$27,930$34,600
Cost Above Minimum$1,050$0$0
Total Invoice$26,738$27,075$32,483
Adjustments for Features0-1,204-238
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,738$25,871$32,245
Cost Above Minimum$867$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920092010
ModelMarinerMarinerExplorer
TrimBasePremierXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$3,600$4,900$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,204-238

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092010
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

Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested45578%
Total Not Requested12522%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
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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