Mercury Mariner Mercury Mariner 2011 Lincoln MKS Lincoln MKS 2012

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Mercury Mariner vs. Lincoln MKS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,420

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $20,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,118

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $19,646

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelMarinerMKS
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,635 $41,500
Base Invoice $23,928 $39,035
Amenities Package 600  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Remote start 345 425
Semi-automated parking system 395 535
3.0L V6 1,000  
AWD 1,750 1,890
3.5L V6   5,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Amenities Package 509  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761  
All-weather floor mats 64 67
Remote start 293 394
Semi-automated parking system 336 476
3.0L V6 910  
AWD 1,592 1,758
3.5L V6   4,650
Panoramic sunroof   1,509
Options (change) 5,060 9,620
Options (change) 4,465 8,854
Destination 725 875
Total Price $31,420 $51,995
Total Invoice $29,118 $48,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,599
Model Year20112012
ModelMarinerMKS
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/45-19
Total Price$31,420$51,995
Adjustments for Features0-4,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,420$47,680
Total Invoice$29,118$48,764
Adjustments for Features0-4,047
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,118$44,717

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20112012
ModelMarinerMKS
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Obstacle detection, front $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,815$10,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,047

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20112012
ModelMarinerMKS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in112.9 in
Length175.2 in204.1 in
Width71.1 in75.9 in
Height67.7 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.4,438 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft318.4 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%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%

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