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Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,155 Mercury Mariner Premier | |||
| Difference: $7,555 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,608 Mercury Mariner Premier | |||
| Difference: $7,111 | |||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Mariner | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Premier | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $24,765 | $31,520 | $37,535 |
| Base Invoice | $23,006 | $29,479 | $34,952 |
| Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. | 195 | ||
| Heating Package | 295 | ||
| Amenities Package | 590 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 795 | 795 |
| Moon and Tune Package | 795 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | 395 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 55 | 75 | 75 |
| Remote start | 345 | ||
| 3.0L V6 | 1,000 | ||
| Package 202A | 3,075 | ||
| Trailer Tow Package | 570 | 570 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 120 | 120 | |
| Cargo cover | 135 | 135 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | |
| Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. | 166 | ||
| Heating Package | 251 | ||
| Amenities Package | 502 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 676 | 676 |
| Moon and Tune Package | 676 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | 336 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 47 | 64 | 64 |
| Remote start | 293 | ||
| 3.0L V6 | 910 | ||
| Package 202A | 2,614 | ||
| Trailer Tow Package | 484 | 484 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 106 | 106 | |
| Cargo cover | 115 | 115 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | 1,356 | |
| Options (change) | 5,665 | 6,365 | 3,290 |
| Options (change) | 4,877 | 5,415 | 2,801 |
| Destination | 725 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $31,155 | $38,710 | $41,650 |
| Total Invoice | $28,608 | $35,719 | $38,578 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,415 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,214 | |||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Mariner | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Premier | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 240hp V6 | 290hp V6 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | A6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 0/0 MPG | 17/25 MPG | 17/25 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 320, 7 | ?, 8 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/70-16 | 245/60-18 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $31,155 | $38,710 | $41,650 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,140 | -4,705 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,155 | $35,570 | $36,945 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,375 |
| Total Invoice | $28,608 | $35,719 | $38,578 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,897 | -4,358 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,608 | $32,822 | $34,220 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,398 |
Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Mariner | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Premier | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | |
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | ||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $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 | |
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,965 | $7,105 | $8,670 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,140 | $4,705 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,897 | -4,358 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 |
| Model | Mariner | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 175.2 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,385 lb. | 4,578 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.4 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.6 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.4 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.6 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.2 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 49.1 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.6 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.2 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier
| Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cargo cover | 75 | Yes |
| Storage beneath cargo floor | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 57% |
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 225 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Amenities Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 575 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Moon and Tune Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 4% |
| Package 202A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Unbranded, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | 0 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| 911 assist | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | 25 | No |
| Voice control for audio system | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 1475 | 46% |
| Trailer Tow Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Oil cooler | 0 | No |
| Class III trailer hitch | 250 | No |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Trailer Tow Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Oil cooler | 0 | No |
| Class III trailer hitch | 250 | No |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
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