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Mercury Mariner vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,045

Mercury Mariner Hybrid   
Difference: $125

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,747

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $27

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
ModelMarinerAltimaAltima
TrimHybrid2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,950 $26,750 $25,570
Base Invoice $26,335 $24,860 $23,697
Sunroof 585    
Premium Package 3,795   2,130
Technology Package   1,780 1,780
Fog lights   315  
Rear spoiler   375  
Premium Audio Package   990  
Floor mats   180 180
Sport Package     2,370
Sunroof 498    
Premium Package 3,226   1,848
Technology Package   1,543 1,543
Fog lights   256  
Rear spoiler   303  
Premium Audio Package   859  
Floor mats   146 146
Sport Package     2,056
Options (change) 4,380 3,640 6,460
Options (change) 3,724 3,107 5,593
Destination 665 780 780
Gas Tax -1,950 0 0
Total Price $31,045 $31,170 $32,810
Total Invoice $28,774 $28,747 $30,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $302
Model Year200720122012
ModelMarinerAltimaAltima
TrimHybrid2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine133hp I4 H175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$31,045$31,170$32,810
Adjustments for Features-3550-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,690$31,170$32,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,115
Total Invoice$28,774$28,747$30,070
Adjustments for Features-3290-481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,445$28,747$29,589
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$842

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200720122012
ModelMarinerAltimaAltima
TrimHybrid2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, remote$200  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,575$4,220$4,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$355$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-3290-481

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20072012
ModelMarinerAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in109.3 in
Length174.9 in190.7 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height68.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,259 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rollover sensor50No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested257580%
Total Not Requested62520%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested506%
Total Not Requested77594%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested102550%
Total Not Requested102550%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130053%
Total Not Requested117547%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%

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