Mercury Mariner Mercury Mariner 2011 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2008

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Mercury Mariner vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,230

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $6,534

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,943

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $4,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011200820082008
ModelMarinerMarinerISISIS
TrimPremierHybrid250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,635 $30,115 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $23,928 $28,004 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Amenities Package 600        
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895        
Navigation system 1,845        
All-weather floor mats 75   99 99 99
Rearview camera 455        
Premium Package   3,950      
Sunroof   795 0 0  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,990 3,990 3,990
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500 500
Satellite radio     486 486 486
Rear bumper protector     69 69 69
Amenities Package 509        
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761        
Navigation system 1,569        
All-weather floor mats 64   59 59 59
Rearview camera 387        
Premium Package   3,358      
Sunroof   676 0 0  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,302 3,302 3,302
Obstacle detection, rear     400 400 400
Satellite radio     389 389 389
Rear bumper protector     49 49 49
Options (change) 3,870 4,745 5,144 5,144 5,144
Options (change) 3,290 4,034 4,199 4,199 4,199
Destination 725 725 765 765 765
Total Price $30,230 $35,585 $36,764 $42,214 $61,909
Total Invoice $27,943 $32,763 $32,115 $36,912 $54,244

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,624
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,263
Model Year20112011200820082008
ModelMarinerMarinerISISIS
TrimPremierHybrid250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4153hp I4 H204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionA6CVTM6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$30,230$35,585$36,764$42,214$61,909
Adjustments for Features-2500-160-1,110-3,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,980$35,585$36,604$41,104$58,199
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,605$0$4,500$21,595
Total Invoice$27,943$32,763$32,115$36,912$54,244
Adjustments for Features-2310-140-971-3,251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,712$32,763$31,975$35,941$50,993
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,051$0$3,966$19,018

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112011200820082008
ModelMarinerMarinerISISIS
TrimPremierHybrid250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000    
CVT $1000   
6-speed manual  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100   
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
911 assist$25$25   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Safety key$5$5   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300    
Second-row low console    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
Media drive$15$15   
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Compass$0$0   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 $75$75$75
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,595$3,345$3,505$4,455$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$0$160$1,110$3,710
Value of Feature Adjustments-2310-140-971-3,251

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112008
ModelMarinerIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in107.5 in
Length175.2 in180.1 in
Width71.1 in70.9 in
Height67.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,342 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft313.0 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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested255083%
Total Not Requested51517%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

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