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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: $32,315

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $3,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,698

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $2,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelMarinerTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimPremierSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,765 $27,030 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $23,006 $24,942 $27,408 $28,291
Heating Package 295      
Amenities Package 590      
Moon and Tune Package 795      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
All-weather floor mats 55 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 Package   595    
Satellite radio   195 195 195
Heated front seats   240 240  
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Obstacle detection, rear   295 295  
Sunroof   960 960 960
Heating Package 251      
Amenities Package 502      
Moon and Tune Package 676      
Navigation system 1,696 1,736 1,736 1,736
All-weather floor mats 47 57 57 57
Remote start 293 343 343 343
3.0L V6 910      
AWD 1,592 1,665 1,665 1,664
SYNC   344    
Interior Convenience Package   518    
Satellite radio   170 170 170
Heated front seats   209 209  
Leather seating surfaces   779    
Obstacle detection, rear   257 257  
Sunroof   835 835 835
Options (change) 6,825 7,890 6,005 5,470
Options (change) 5,967 6,913 5,272 4,805
Destination 725 800 800 800
Total Price $32,315 $35,720 $36,575 $37,020
Total Invoice $29,698 $32,655 $33,480 $33,896

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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: $2,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,700
Model Year2009200820082008
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$32,315$35,720$36,575$37,020
Adjustments for Features0-1,375-1,625-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,315$34,345$34,950$34,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$605$550
Total Invoice$29,698$32,655$33,480$33,896
Adjustments for Features0-1,257-1,487-1,946
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,698$31,398$31,993$31,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$595$552

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2009200820082008
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist$25   
Brake assist$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
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
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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$4,100$5,475$5,725$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,375$1,625$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,257-1,487-1,946

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20092008
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

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%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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 reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

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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