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Mercury Mariner vs. Saturn ION Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Saturn ION Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,500

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $9,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,288

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $8,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112007
ModelMarinerMarinerION
TrimBasePremier3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,565 $25,635 $14,700
Base Invoice $22,044 $23,928 $13,745
Sun and SYNC Package 995    
Leather Trim Package 1,255    
Amenities Package 195    
3.0L V6 1,000 1,000  
Moon and Tune Elite Package   895  
Sun and Sound Package     840
Travel Package     200
Enhanced Performance Package     995
Leather seating surfaces     700
Floor mats     80
Side curtain airbags     395
Sun and SYNC Package 845    
Leather Trim Package 1,068    
Amenities Package 166    
3.0L V6 910 910  
Moon and Tune Elite Package   761  
Sun and Sound Package     773
Travel Package     184
Enhanced Performance Package     915
Leather seating surfaces     644
Floor mats     74
Side curtain airbags     363
Options (change) 3,445 1,895 3,210
Options (change) 2,989 1,671 2,953
Destination 725 725 590
Total Price $27,735 $28,255 $18,500
Total Invoice $25,758 $26,324 $17,288

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Saturn ION

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,675
Model Year201120112007
ModelMarinerMarinerION
TrimBasePremier3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6240hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionA6A6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4320, 7160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16205/55-16
Total Price$27,735$28,255$18,500
Adjustments for Features-3,010-3,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,725$24,845$18,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$120$0
Total Invoice$25,758$26,324$17,288
Adjustments for Features-2,795-3,1770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,963$23,147$17,288
Cost Above Minimum$0$184$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Saturn ION

Model Year201120112007
ModelMarinerMarinerION
TrimBasePremier3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack $300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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$3,980$4,380$970
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,010$3,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,795-3,1770

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20112007
ModelMarinerION
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in103.2 in
Length175.2 in184.5 in
Width71.1 in67.2 in
Height67.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.2,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in48.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested107577%
Total Not Requested33023%
Leather Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested17588%
Total Not Requested2512%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 160W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Travel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Enhanced Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
175 hp@6200
164 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

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