Mercury Mariner Mercury Mariner 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2008

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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: $11,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,492

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $11,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008200820082008
ModelMarinerMarinerC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremierHybridC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,635 $30,115 $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $23,928 $28,004 $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034
Amenities Package 600          
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895          
Navigation system 1,845          
Premium Package   3,950        
Sunroof   795        
Multimedia Package     2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
Premium II Package     2,750 2,750    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710 710
iPod integration     375 375 375 375
Leather seating surfaces     1,550 1,550 1,550  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650 650 650 650
Wood trim           0
Amenities Package 509          
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761          
Navigation system 1,569          
Premium Package   3,358        
Sunroof   676        
Multimedia Package     2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744
Premium II Package     2,558 2,558    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     660 660 660 660
iPod integration     349 349 349 349
Leather seating surfaces     1,442 1,442 1,442  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604 604 604 604
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 3,340 4,745 8,985 8,985 6,235 4,685
Options (change) 2,839 4,034 8,357 8,357 5,799 4,357
Destination 725 725 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $29,700 $35,585 $41,410 $43,110 $43,960 $61,060
Total Invoice $27,492 $32,763 $38,570 $40,151 $40,941 $56,966

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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: $10,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,904
Model Year201120112008200820082008
ModelMarinerMarinerC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremierHybridC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4153hp I4 H228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionA6CVTM6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$29,700$35,585$41,410$43,110$43,960$61,060
Adjustments for Features0-25-1,260-2,435-1,485-2,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,700$35,560$40,150$40,675$42,475$58,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,860$0$525$2,325$18,725
Total Invoice$27,492$32,763$38,570$40,151$40,941$56,966
Adjustments for Features0-23-1,174-2,268-1,383-2,038
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,492$32,740$37,396$37,883$39,558$54,928
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,248$0$487$2,162$17,532

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

Model Year201120112008200820082008
ModelMarinerMarinerC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimPremierHybridC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000     
CVT $1000    
6-speed manual  $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100    
Keyless entry keypad$50$50    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
911 assist$25$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250    
Rearview camera $200    
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    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100 $100
Roof rack$300     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
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$75$75$75
Chronometer     $100
Compass$0$0    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50    
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals  $75 $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0     
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$3,720$3,745$4,980$6,155$5,205$5,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$1,260$2,435$1,485$2,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-1,174-2,268-1,383-2,038

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

Model Year20112008
ModelMarinerC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in108.7 in
Length175.2 in182.3 in
Width71.1 in69.7 in
Height67.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,342 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, 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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested196564%
Total Not Requested110036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested95042%
Total Not Requested132558%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested95042%
Total Not Requested132558%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%

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