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Toyota Highlander vs. Mercury Mariner Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Mercury Mariner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,605

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $6,893

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,261

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $5,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMariner
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,845 $35,745 $38,715 $44,370 $25,635
Base Invoice $29,987 $32,635 $35,617 $40,598 $23,928
Navigation system 2,650 2,650 2,650 2,650 1,845
Floor mats 315 315 315 315  
Running boards 649 649 649 649 345
Roof rack crossbars 229 229 229 229  
Leather Package     2,305    
Wiper de-icer     60    
Moon and Tune Elite Package         895
Amenities Package         600
Full-size spare tire         105
Rearview camera         455
Navigation system 2,359 2,359 2,359 2,359 1,569
Floor mats 200 200 200 200  
Running boards 425 425 425 425 293
Roof rack crossbars 150 150 150 150  
Leather Package     2,121    
Wiper de-icer     53    
Moon and Tune Elite Package         761
Amenities Package         509
Full-size spare tire         89
Rearview camera         387
Options (change) 3,843 3,843 6,208 3,843 4,245
Options (change) 3,134 3,134 5,308 3,134 3,608
Destination 810 810 810 810 725
Total Price $37,498 $40,398 $45,733 $49,023 $30,605
Total Invoice $33,931 $36,579 $41,735 $44,542 $28,261

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,598
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,593
Model Year20122012201220122011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMariner
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine187hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H171hp I4
TransmissionT6T5CVTCVTA6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19235/70-16
Total Price$37,498$40,398$45,733$49,023$30,605
Adjustments for Features-2,295-3,270-3,695-5,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,203$37,128$42,038$43,903$30,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,925$6,835$8,700$0
Total Invoice$33,931$36,579$41,735$44,542$28,261
Adjustments for Features-2,077-2,961-3,372-4,6520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,854$33,618$38,363$39,890$28,261
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,764$6,509$8,036$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20122012201220122011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMariner
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
CVT  $1000$1000 
6-speed automatic    $1000
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power liftgate$350$350 $350 
Proximity key $250 $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Safety key    $5
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  $75
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Removable second-row console$200$200$200$200 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125$125
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 $150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-compatible player    $0
Media drive    $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25
Traffic + travel information    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass    $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Tachometer$75$75  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 $100 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 $100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150$150 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Total Value of Features$5,440$6,415$6,840$8,265$3,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,295$3,270$3,695$5,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,077-2,961-3,372-4,6520

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20122011
ModelHighlanderMariner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in103.1 in
Length188.4 in175.2 in
Width75.2 in71.1 in
Height68.1 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,947 lb.3,342 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested240096%
Total Not Requested1004%

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%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested42563%
Total Not Requested25037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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