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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: $28,625

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $4,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,433

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $4,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelMarinerTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimPremierSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,475 $29,080 $34,280 $39,980
Base Invoice $22,807 $26,827 $31,624 $36,882
Heating Package 295      
Navigation system 1,995 795 795 795
All-weather floor mats 75 85 85 85
Satellite radio 195      
Roof rack 175      
Remote start 425      
Interior ambient lighting 295      
Package 201A   1,150    
Leather seating surfaces   1,495    
Heating Package 251      
Navigation system 1,696 710 710 710
All-weather floor mats 57 76 76 76
Satellite radio 166      
Roof rack 149      
Remote start 361      
Interior ambient lighting 251      
Package 201A   1,027    
Leather seating surfaces   1,335    
Options (change) 3,455 3,525 880 880
Options (change) 2,931 3,148 786 786
Destination 695 825 825 825
Total Price $28,625 $33,430 $35,985 $41,685
Total Invoice $26,433 $30,800 $33,235 $38,493

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,754
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelMarinerTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimPremierSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$28,625$33,430$35,985$41,685
Adjustments for Features0-665-2,180-4,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,625$32,765$33,805$36,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,040$3,965
Total Invoice$26,433$30,800$33,235$38,493
Adjustments for Features0-613-2,013-4,576
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,433$30,187$31,222$33,917
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,035$3,730

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2008201420142014
ModelMarinerTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimPremierSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt steering wheel, power  $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25
Curve control $50$50$50
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,065$3,730$5,245$8,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$665$2,180$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-613-2,013-4,576

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082014
ModelMarinerTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in112.9 in
Length175.2 in202.9 in
Width71.1 in76.2 in
Height67.7 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested25020%
Total Not Requested102580%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

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

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