Mercury Mariner Mercury Mariner 2009 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2013

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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: $32,560

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $12,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,907

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $11,974

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelMarinerExplorer
TrimPremierSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,765 $40,780
Base Invoice $23,006 $38,027
Heating Package 295  
Amenities Package 590  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 195  
Navigation system 1,995 795
Moon and Tune Package 795  
Class II trailer hitch 395  
All-weather floor mats 55 75
3.0L V6 1,000  
AWD 1,750  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Rear bumper protector   85
Cargo cover   135
Roof rack crossbars   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Heating Package 251  
Amenities Package 502  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 166  
Navigation system 1,696 694
Moon and Tune Package 676  
Class II trailer hitch 336  
All-weather floor mats 47 66
3.0L V6 910  
AWD 1,592  
Trailer Tow Package   497
Rear bumper protector   74
Cargo cover   118
Roof rack crossbars   118
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 7,070 3,390
Options (change) 6,176 2,959
Destination 725 895
Total Price $32,560 $45,065
Total Invoice $29,907 $41,881

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,773
Model Year20092013
ModelMarinerExplorer
TrimPremierSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/50-20
Total Price$32,560$45,065
Adjustments for Features0-4,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,560$40,545
Total Invoice$29,907$41,881
Adjustments for Features0-4,201
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,907$37,680

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092013
ModelMarinerExplorer
TrimPremierSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,100$9,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,201

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092013
ModelMarinerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in112.6 in
Length175.2 in197.1 in
Width71.1 in78.9 in
Height67.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 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
29.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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