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Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,870

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $4,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,351

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $3,603

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200920092009
ModelMarinerTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimPremierSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,635 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $23,928 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
Amenities Package 600      
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895      
Navigation system 1,845 1,995 1,995 1,995
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75
Remote start 345 395 395 395
3.0L V6 1,000      
AWD 1,750 1,850 1,850 1,850
SYNC   395    
Interior Convenience Group   595    
Satellite radio   195    
Heated front seats   240    
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Interior Power Package   295    
Obstacle detection, rear   295 295  
Sunroof   960 960 960
Amenities Package 509      
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761      
Navigation system 1,569 1,736 1,736 1,736
All-weather floor mats 64 57 57 57
Remote start 293 343 343 343
3.0L V6 910      
AWD 1,592 1,666 1,666 1,665
SYNC   344    
Interior Convenience Group   518    
Satellite radio   170    
Heated front seats   209    
Leather seating surfaces   779    
Interior Power Package   257    
Obstacle detection, rear   257 257  
Sunroof   835 835 835
Options (change) 6,510 8,185 5,570 5,275
Options (change) 5,698 7,171 4,894 4,636
Destination 725 825 825 825
Total Price $32,870 $37,280 $37,725 $38,425
Total Invoice $30,351 $33,954 $34,431 $35,069

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,005
Model Year2011200920092009
ModelMarinerTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimPremierSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp V6263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$32,870$37,280$37,725$38,425
Adjustments for Features0-1,755-1,755-2,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,870$35,525$35,970$36,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$445$505
Total Invoice$30,351$33,954$34,431$35,069
Adjustments for Features0-1,598-1,602-2,186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,351$32,356$32,829$32,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$473$527

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2011200920092009
ModelMarinerTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimPremierSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net   $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player$0   
Media drive$15   
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Total Value of Features$4,445$6,200$6,200$6,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,755$1,755$2,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,598-1,602-2,186

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20112009
ModelMarinerTaurus X
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.1 in112.9 in
Length175.2 in200.3 in
Width71.1 in74.9 in
Height67.7 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.4,204 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.247.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft385.2 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?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested17588%
Total Not Requested2512%
Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested475100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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