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Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,505

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $330

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,682

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelMarinerMarinerTaurusTaurus
TrimLuxuryPremierSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,025 $25,100 $23,635 $27,620
Base Invoice $21,733 $23,642 $21,801 $25,388
Comfort Package 595      
Side curtain airbags 595      
Leather seating surfaces 895   895  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75
Moon and Tune Package 655      
Sunroof   895 895 895
Heated front seats     240  
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
Limited Convenience Package       475
Comfort Package 506      
Side curtain airbags 506      
Leather seating surfaces 761   779  
All-weather floor mats 57 57 57 57
Moon and Tune Package 556      
Sunroof   761 779 779
Heated front seats     209  
Obstacle detection, rear     257  
Limited Convenience Package       413
Options (change) 2,815 970 2,400 1,445
Options (change) 2,386 818 2,081 1,249
Destination 665 665 800 800
Total Price $26,505 $26,735 $26,835 $29,865
Total Invoice $24,784 $25,125 $24,682 $27,437

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercury Mariner Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercury Mariner Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelMarinerMarinerTaurusTaurus
TrimLuxuryPremierSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6200hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionA4A4A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG20/24 MPG18/28 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$26,505$26,735$26,835$29,865
Adjustments for Features-150-4000-1,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,355$26,335$26,835$28,250
Cost Above Minimum$20$0$0$1,415
Total Invoice$24,784$25,125$24,682$27,437
Adjustments for Features-140-3760-1,484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,644$24,749$24,682$25,953
Cost Above Minimum$0$105$0$1,271

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2007200720082008
ModelMarinerMarinerTaurusTaurus
TrimLuxuryPremierSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Outside temperature display   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$2,750$3,000$2,600$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$400$0$1,615
Value of Feature Adjustments-140-3760-1,484

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20072008
ModelMarinerTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in112.9 in
Length174.9 in200.4 in
Width70.1 in74.5 in
Height68.0 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Luxury

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested53084%
Total Not Requested10016%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Roof rack300No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110063%
Total Not Requested65037%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested25049%
Total Not Requested26551%

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