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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: $30,700

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $4,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,402

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $3,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelMarinerMaximaMaxima
TrimPremierSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,635 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $23,928 $25,511 $27,437
Amenities Package 600    
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895    
Navigation system 1,845 1,800 1,800
3.0L V6 1,000    
Floor mats   160 160
Satellite radio   350 350
Sunroof   900 900
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Driver Preferred Package   3,500 800
Mud guards   130 130
Stability control   600 600
Amenities Package 509    
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761    
Navigation system 1,569 1,561 1,561
3.0L V6 910    
Floor mats   121 121
Satellite radio   304 304
Sunroof   780 780
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Driver Preferred Package   3,035 694
Mud guards   99 99
Stability control   520 520
Options (change) 4,340 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 3,749 6,551 4,210
Destination 725 605 605
Total Price $30,700 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $28,402 $32,667 $32,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,191
Model Year201120062006
ModelMarinerMaximaMaxima
TrimPremierSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionA6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$30,700$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features0-925-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,700$35,170$34,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0
Total Invoice$28,402$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features0-837-659
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,402$31,830$31,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$237$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201120062006
ModelMarinerMaximaMaxima
TrimPremierSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$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
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,295$4,220$4,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$925$725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-837-659

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112006
ModelMarinerMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in111.2 in
Length175.2 in193.5 in
Width71.1 in71.7 in
Height67.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft315.5 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
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested122543%
Total Not Requested162557%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested67587%

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