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Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Mustang Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Mustang Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,285

Mercury Mariner   
Difference: $400

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,118

Mercury Mariner   
Difference: $219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelMarinerMarinerMarinerMustangMustang
TrimBasePremierHybridV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $21,540 $24,475 $28,180 $22,520 $29,160
Base Invoice $20,136 $22,807 $26,152 $20,758 $26,734
Amenities Package 595        
Leather Trim Package 995        
Navigation system 2,295 1,995   1,995 1,995
All-weather floor mats 75 75   75 75
Remote start 425 425 425 295 295
Satellite radio 195 195      
Roof rack 175 175      
Interior ambient lighting 295 295 295    
Heating Package   295      
Premium Package     3,395    
Safety and Security Package       995  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       65  
Heated front seats       250  
Leather seating surfaces       695  
Comfort Group         575
Rear spoiler         0
Amenities Package 506        
Leather Trim Package 846        
Navigation system 1,951 1,696   1,736 1,736
All-weather floor mats 57 57   65 65
Remote start 361 361 361 257 257
Satellite radio 166 166      
Roof rack 149 149      
Interior ambient lighting 251 251 251    
Heating Package   251      
Premium Package     2,886    
Safety and Security Package       866  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       37  
Heated front seats       218  
Leather seating surfaces       605  
Comfort Group         500
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 5,050 3,455 4,115 4,370 2,940
Options (change) 4,287 2,931 3,498 3,784 2,558
Destination 695 695 695 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,000 0 0
Total Price $27,285 $28,625 $29,990 $27,685 $32,895
Total Invoice $25,118 $26,433 $27,345 $25,337 $30,087

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,091
Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelMarinerMarinerMarinerMustangMustang
TrimBasePremierHybridV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine153hp I4200hp V6133hp I4 H210hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionA4A4CVTM5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7320, 7500, 6500, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16215/65-16235/55-17
Total Price$27,285$28,625$29,990$27,685$32,895
Adjustments for Features-3,120-4,045-3,6950-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,165$24,580$26,295$27,685$32,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$415$2,130$0$4,435
Total Invoice$25,118$26,433$27,345$25,337$30,087
Adjustments for Features-2,872-3,735-3,3690-709
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,246$22,698$23,976$25,337$29,378
Cost Above Minimum$0$452$1,730$0$4,041

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelMarinerMarinerMarinerMustangMustang
TrimBasePremierHybridV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
CVT  $1000  
5-speed manual   $0$0
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400   
Traction control$100$100 $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125  
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0 $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 $75$75
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
No leather in second row   $-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$4,215$5,140$4,790$1,095$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,120$4,045$3,695$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,872-3,735-3,3690-709

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082009
ModelMarinerMustang
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.1 in107.1 in
Length175.2 in187.6 in
Width71.1 in73.9 in
Height67.7 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in30.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner

Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Outside temperature display50No
Compass0Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested28048%
Leather Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested185070%
Total Not Requested77530%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

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