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Mercury Mariner vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,990

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $10,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,303

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $9,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelMarinerPathfinderPathfinder
TrimPremierSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,635 $37,500 $42,320
Base Invoice $23,928 $34,849 $39,321
Amenities Package 600    
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895    
Navigation system 1,845    
Class II trailer hitch 395    
Rearview camera 455    
Remote start 345    
Running boards 345 650 650
3.0L V6 1,000    
AWD 1,750    
Cargo Package   305 305
Premium Package   2,650  
Floor mats   235 235
Rear bumper protector   210 210
Roof rack crossbars   355 355
4WD   1,690 1,690
Amenities Package 509    
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761    
Navigation system 1,569    
Class II trailer hitch 336    
Rearview camera 387    
Remote start 293    
Running boards 293 509 509
3.0L V6 910    
AWD 1,592    
Cargo Package   257 257
Premium Package   2,457  
Floor mats   187 187
Rear bumper protector   157 157
Roof rack crossbars   286 286
4WD   1,569 1,569
Options (change) 7,630 6,095 3,445
Options (change) 6,650 5,422 2,965
Destination 725 975 975
Total Price $33,990 $44,570 $46,740
Total Invoice $31,303 $41,246 $43,261

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,849
Model Year201120182018
ModelMarinerPathfinderPathfinder
TrimPremierSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6284hp V6284hp V6
TransmissionA6CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWD4WD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$33,990$44,570$46,740
Adjustments for Features0-6,585-7,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,990$37,985$39,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,020
Total Invoice$31,303$41,246$43,261
Adjustments for Features0-6,094-7,159
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,303$35,152$36,102
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$950

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201120182018
ModelMarinerPathfinderPathfinder
TrimPremierSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
CVT $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist$25  
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Moving object detection, front $25$25
Moving object detection, rear $25$25
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Rear spoiler $200$200
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
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  
Total Value of Features$4,795$11,380$12,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,585$7,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,094-7,159

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20112018
ModelMarinerPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in114.2 in
Length175.2 in198.5 in
Width71.1 in77.2 in
Height67.7 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.4,432 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in41.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.247.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft379.8 ft3

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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 audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
235/55R20 tires400No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested90038%
Total Not Requested145062%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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