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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: $26,255

Mercury Mariner   
Difference: $1,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,256

Mercury Mariner   
Difference: $783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelMarinerMarinerMarinerTaurus
TrimBasePremierHybridSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,650 $24,765 $30,090 $22,980
Base Invoice $21,082 $23,006 $27,852 $21,127
Amenities Package 795      
Sun and SYNC Package 795      
Leather Trim Package 995   695  
CD changer, in-dash 295      
Moon and Tune Package   795    
Sunroof     795 895
Safety and Security Package       995
Preferred Equipment Group       1,735
Amenities Package 676      
Sun and SYNC Package 676      
Leather Trim Package 846   591  
CD changer, in-dash 251      
Moon and Tune Package   676    
Sunroof     676 797
Safety and Security Package       886
Preferred Equipment Group       1,544
Options (change) 2,880 795 1,490 3,625
Options (change) 2,449 676 1,267 3,227
Destination 725 725 725 685
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,000 0
Total Price $26,255 $26,285 $29,305 $27,290
Total Invoice $24,256 $24,407 $26,844 $25,039

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,257
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelMarinerMarinerMarinerTaurus
TrimBasePremierHybridSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4171hp I4153hp I4 H153hp V6
TransmissionA6A6CVTA4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4320, 780, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16215/60-16
Total Price$26,255$26,285$29,305$27,290
Adjustments for Features-1,250-1,750-2,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,005$24,535$27,180$27,290
Cost Above Minimum$470$0$2,645$0
Total Invoice$24,256$24,407$26,844$25,039
Adjustments for Features-1,155-1,625-1,9470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,101$22,782$24,897$25,039
Cost Above Minimum$319$0$2,115$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2009200920092006
ModelMarinerMarinerMarinerTaurus
TrimBasePremierHybridSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
CVT  $1000 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack $300  
Roof rails  $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio $200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
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$3,375$3,875$4,250$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$1,750$2,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,155-1,625-1,9470

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092006
ModelMarinerTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in108.5 in
Length175.2 in197.6 in
Width71.1 in73.0 in
Height67.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,342 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner

Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50No
Compass0No
Total Requested50587%
Total Not Requested7513%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%
Leather Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

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

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Leather Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested142572%
Total Not Requested55028%

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