Mercury Mariner Mercury Mariner 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2006

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Mercury Mariner vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,700

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $8,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,492

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $7,643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120062006200620062006
ModelMarinerMarinerC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremierHybridC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,635 $30,115 $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $23,928 $28,004 $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Amenities Package 600            
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895            
Navigation system 1,845   2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
Premium Package   3,950          
Sunroof   795          
Sunroof Package     1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690 690 690 690
Folding second row seats     290 290 290 290  
Satellite radio     500 500 500 500 500
Heated front seats     680 680 680 680  
Bluetooth cell phone link     765 765 765 765 765
Telematics service, such as OnStar     820 820 820 820  
Amenities Package 509            
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761            
Navigation system 1,569   2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
Premium Package   3,358          
Sunroof   676          
Sunroof Package     1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642 642 642 642 642
Folding second row seats     270 270 270 270  
Satellite radio     465 465 465 465 465
Heated front seats     633 633 633 633  
Bluetooth cell phone link     711 711 711 711 711
Telematics service, such as OnStar     763 763 763 763  
Options (change) 3,340 4,745 7,745 7,745 7,745 7,745 4,165
Options (change) 2,839 4,034 7,204 7,204 7,204 7,204 3,873
Destination 725 725 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $29,700 $35,585 $37,720 $41,470 $46,070 $46,670 $60,690
Total Invoice $27,492 $32,763 $35,135 $38,623 $42,901 $43,459 $56,587

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,328
Model Year2011201120062006200620062006
ModelMarinerMarinerC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremierHybridC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4153hp I4 H201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionA6CVTM6T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$29,700$35,585$37,720$41,470$46,070$46,670$60,690
Adjustments for Features-740-7650-1,225-800-2,025-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,960$34,820$37,720$40,245$45,270$44,645$58,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,860$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$20,970
Total Invoice$27,492$32,763$35,135$38,623$42,901$43,459$56,587
Adjustments for Features-685-7040-1,141-745-1,886-1,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,807$32,059$35,135$37,482$42,156$41,573$54,722
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,252$0$2,347$7,021$6,438$19,587

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year2011201120062006200620062006
ModelMarinerMarinerC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremierHybridC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000      
CVT $1000     
6-speed manual  $150 $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100     
Keyless entry keypad$50$50     
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150$150
911 assist$25$25     
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250     
Rear side airbags      $300
Rearview camera $200     
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Safety key$5$5     
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75     
Vehicle health reports$0$0     
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75     
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25     
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300      
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers      $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175     
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Rear spoiler      $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25     
DVD-compatible player$0$0     
Media drive$15$15     
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25     
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25     
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0     
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50     
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100 $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0      
Wood trim   $300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Total Value of Features$3,395$3,420$2,655$3,880$3,455$4,680$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$740$765$0$1,225$800$2,025$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-685-7040-1,141-745-1,886-1,865

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20112006
ModelMarinerC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in106.9 in
Length175.2 in178.4 in
Width71.1 in68.0 in
Height67.7 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,342 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested42563%
Total Not Requested25037%
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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested187561%
Total Not Requested119039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

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