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Mercury Mariner vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,875

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $10,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,652

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $9,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelMarinerMarinerMaximaMaxima
TrimPremierHybridSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,475 $28,180 $37,690 $40,940
Base Invoice $22,807 $26,152 $35,182 $38,212
Navigation system 1,995      
Heating Package 295      
Moon and Tune Elite Package 695      
Remote start 425 425    
Interior ambient lighting 295 295    
Moon and Tune Package   995    
Premium Package   3,395    
Floor mats     300 300
Navigation system 1,696      
Heating Package 251      
Moon and Tune Elite Package 591      
Remote start 361 361    
Interior ambient lighting 251 251    
Moon and Tune Package   846    
Premium Package   2,886    
Floor mats     234 234
Options (change) 3,705 5,110 300 300
Options (change) 3,150 4,344 234 234
Destination 695 695 885 885
Gas Tax 0 -3,000 0 0
Total Price $28,875 $30,985 $38,875 $42,125
Total Invoice $26,652 $28,191 $36,301 $39,331

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,142
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelMarinerMarinerMaximaMaxima
TrimPremierHybridSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6133hp I4 H300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionA4CVTCVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$28,875$30,985$38,875$42,125
Adjustments for Features-500-3,805-6,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,825$30,985$35,070$35,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,160$0$750
Total Invoice$26,652$28,191$36,301$39,331
Adjustments for Features-460-3,553-5,887
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,606$28,191$32,748$33,444
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,585$0$696

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelMarinerMarinerMaximaMaxima
TrimPremierHybridSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
CVT $1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Moving object detection, front   $25
Moving object detection, rear   $25
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Predictive forward collision warning  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200 
Stability control$400 $400$400
Traction control$100 $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Compass$0$0  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Total Value of Features$4,290$4,240$8,045$10,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0$3,805$6,305
Value of Feature Adjustments-460-3,553-5,887

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082018
ModelMarinerMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in109.3 in
Length175.2 in192.8 in
Width71.1 in73.2 in
Height67.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested212581%
Total Not Requested50019%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

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