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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: $30,500

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $620

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,172

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelMarinerMarinerMustangMustang
TrimPremierHybridV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,635 $30,115 $26,310 $33,710
Base Invoice $23,928 $28,004 $24,399 $31,059
Amenities Package 600      
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895      
Navigation system 1,845      
Remote start 345 345 345 345
Rearview camera 455   240 240
Premium Package   3,950    
Security Package     695 695
Electronics Package     2,340 2,340
Temporary spare tire     100  
Rear spoiler     295 0
Amenities Package 509      
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761      
Navigation system 1,569      
Remote start 293 293 300 300
Rearview camera 387   209 209
Premium Package   3,358    
Security Package     605 605
Electronics Package     2,036 2,036
Temporary spare tire     87  
Rear spoiler     257 0
Options (change) 4,140 4,295 4,015 3,620
Options (change) 3,519 3,651 3,494 3,150
Destination 725 725 795 795
Total Price $30,500 $35,135 $31,120 $38,125
Total Invoice $28,172 $32,380 $28,688 $35,004

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,370
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelMarinerMarinerMustangMustang
TrimPremierHybridV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine171hp I4153hp I4 H305hp V6412hp V8
TransmissionA6CVTM6M6
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$30,500$35,135$31,120$38,125
Adjustments for Features-3,090-2,0150-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,410$33,120$31,120$37,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,710$0$6,730
Total Invoice$28,172$32,380$28,688$35,004
Adjustments for Features-2,854-1,8570-252
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,318$30,523$28,688$34,752
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,205$0$6,064

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelMarinerMarinerMustangMustang
TrimPremierHybridV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
CVT $1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Brake assist$50$50  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300   
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$200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200  
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
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,590$3,515$1,500$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,090$2,015$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,854-1,8570-252

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,342 lb.3,448 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 Premier

Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested234076%
Total Not Requested72524%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested101595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested101595%
Total Not Requested505%

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