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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: $30,805

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $5,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,491

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $4,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelMarinerMaximaMaxima
TrimPremierSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,635 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $23,928 $26,229 $28,286
Amenities Package 600    
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895    
Navigation system 1,845 1,800 1,800
Full-size spare tire 105    
3.0L V6 1,000    
Sensory Package   2,550  
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Floor mats   175 175
Sunroof   900 900
Amenities Package 509    
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761    
Navigation system 1,569 1,561 1,561
Full-size spare tire 89    
3.0L V6 910    
Sensory Package   2,213  
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Floor mats   131 131
Sunroof   780 780
Options (change) 4,445 7,125 4,575
Options (change) 3,838 6,211 3,998
Destination 725 695 695
Total Price $30,805 $36,450 $36,150
Total Invoice $28,491 $33,135 $32,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,330
Model Year201120082008
ModelMarinerMaximaMaxima
TrimPremierSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionA6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$30,805$36,450$36,150
Adjustments for Features0-1,445-1,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,805$35,005$35,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$28,491$33,135$32,979
Adjustments for Features0-1,314-1,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,491$31,821$31,934
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$113

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201120082008
ModelMarinerMaximaMaxima
TrimPremierSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key $250$250
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
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
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 bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$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
Interior ambient lighting$150  
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 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
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$3,235$4,680$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,445$1,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,314-1,045

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Mariner vs. Nissan Maxima features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112008
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.3,579 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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See a complete comparison of Mercury Mariner vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested75035%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested35023%
Total Not Requested117577%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested35023%
Total Not Requested117577%

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