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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: $28,255

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $1,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,125

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $1,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelMarinerMarinerMustangMustang
TrimPremierHybridV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,475 $28,180 $25,845 $32,845
Base Invoice $22,807 $26,152 $23,965 $30,265
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Interior ambient lighting 295 295    
Satellite radio 195      
Roof rack 175      
Remote start 425 425 345 345
Leather Trim Package   695    
Electronics Package     2,340 2,340
Rear spoiler       0
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Interior ambient lighting 251 251    
Satellite radio 166      
Roof rack 149      
Remote start 361 361 300 300
Leather Trim Package   591    
Electronics Package     2,036 2,036
Rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 3,085 3,410 2,685 2,685
Options (change) 2,623 2,899 2,336 2,336
Destination 695 695 850 850
Gas Tax 0 -3,000 0 0
Total Price $28,255 $29,285 $29,380 $36,380
Total Invoice $26,125 $26,746 $27,151 $33,451

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,245
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelMarinerMarinerMustangMustang
TrimPremierHybridV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp V6133hp I4 H305hp V6412hp V8
TransmissionA4CVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7500, 8500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16215/60-17235/50-18
Total Price$28,255$29,285$29,380$36,380
Adjustments for Features-2,400-1,8750-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,855$27,410$29,380$35,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,555$0$6,375
Total Invoice$26,125$26,746$27,151$33,451
Adjustments for Features-2,219-1,7120-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,906$25,034$27,151$32,876
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,128$0$5,725

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelMarinerMarinerMustangMustang
TrimPremierHybridV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
CVT $1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400 $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Traction control$100 $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,740$4,215$2,340$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,400$1,875$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,219-1,7120-575

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082011
ModelMarinerMustang
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.1 in107.1 in
Length175.2 in188.1 in
Width71.1 in73.9 in
Height67.7 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.3,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in29.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft313.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Leather Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%

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