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2008 Mercury Mariner Review

 
2008 Mercury Mariner Review

The 2008 Mercury Mariner SUV is an update to the design of the 2005 model with a longer and wider front grill, bigger headlights, and a higher front posture. The tail lights now wrap to give the backend a vaguely Euro style.

Inside every button and knob is well-defined with ice blue lighting and faux-aluminum accents. An exciting addition is a top-of-dash display above the center stack showing interior and exterior temperature, climate, and radio control data.

Under the hood there's a standard 2.3-liter four-cylinder (16 valves) generating 153 horsepower. The optional engine is a 3-liter V6 (24-valves) producing 200 horsepower. (Both are four-speed automatics standard.) With a newly revised suspension system and Ford's recently unveiled Electric Power Steering technology, the 2008 Mariner handles smoothly (and with less noise, 12-20% less, thanks to a good bit more insulation.)

Storage and space are the bywords of the 2008 Mercury Mariner with a center console featuring multi-sized removable bins that can also be affixed to the sides of the footwell or to the rear of the console itself. The 60/40 rear seats fold and the cargo carpeting flips over so the rubber backing becomes an efficient liner for messy or muddy loads. (There's another storage bin under the carpet.) Access to the cargo area can be achieved through the rear door window or by raising the entire liftgate.

Look for all the standard safety bells and whistles with a complete array of air bags including a curtain system. You get anti-lock brakes and stability control (AdvanceTrac and Roll Stability Control.) Add to these features ABS, yaw control, and traction control and you get a machine that handles smoothly, grips the road, and protects the occupants.

The basic facts on the 2008 Mercury Mariner are this. You're getting a four-door SUV with room for five available in six trim levels. Look to spend between $20,730 to $25,380 MSRP and expect fuel economy of 12/23 to 23/26 depending on configuration. All in all, a good deal with high customer satisfaction from a proven line of SUVs.


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Comparable Price Range: Hyundai Elantra, Chevrolet Volt, Ford Edge,
Comparable Sport Utilitys: Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Escape Hybrid, GMC Terrain,
Premium Sport Utilitys: BMW X6, BMW X5, Cadillac Escalade Hybrid,
2008 Mercury Mariner Specs
Doors:
4
Bodystyle:
Sport Utility
Drive:
2
Vehicle Class:
Small Crossover
MPG:
20/26
Wheelbase:
103.1''
Overall Length:
175.2''
Cargo Capacity:
66.2 cu. ft.
Seating Capacity:
5/5
Front Headrooom:
40.4''
Front Legroom:
41.6''
Towing Capacity:
1500/1500 lbs.
Final Assembly Location:
United States
Engine Size:
2.30L
Number of Cylinders:
4
Type:
Gas
Camshaft:
DOHC
Compression Ratio:
9.70
Horespower:
153 @5800rpm
ABS Brakes:
STD
Driver Air Bag:
STD
Passenger Air Bag:
STD
Side Air Bag:
STD
Child Safety Locks:
STD
Integrated Safety Seats:
N/A
Height:
81.3''
Width:
68.0''
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2008 Mercury Mariner Pricing
2WD
Base Invoice Price: $20,136
Base List Price: $21,540
Destination Charge: $695>
Gas Guzzler Tax: $0
Average Sales Tax and Fees: $1,142
Dealer Holdback: $646
Target Price: $20,073
Options
4WD
Base Invoice Price: $21,747
Base List Price: $23,310
Destination Charge: $695>
Gas Guzzler Tax: $0
Average Sales Tax and Fees: $1,231
Dealer Holdback: $699
Target Price: $21,677
Options
Hybrid 2WD
Base Invoice Price: $26,152
Base List Price: $28,150
Destination Charge: $695>
Gas Guzzler Tax: $0
Average Sales Tax and Fees: $1,410
Dealer Holdback: $844
Target Price: $26,569
Options
Hybrid 4WD
Base Invoice Price: $27,763
Base List Price: $29,920
Destination Charge: $695>
Gas Guzzler Tax: $0
Average Sales Tax and Fees: $1,500
Dealer Holdback: $898
Target Price: $28,219
Options
Premier 2WD
Base Invoice Price: $22,807
Base List Price: $24,475
Destination Charge: $695>
Gas Guzzler Tax: $0
Average Sales Tax and Fees: $1,288
Dealer Holdback: $734
Target Price: $22,732
Options
Premier 4WD
Base Invoice Price: $24,418
Base List Price: $26,245
Destination Charge: $695>
Gas Guzzler Tax: $0
Average Sales Tax and Fees: $1,378
Dealer Holdback: $787
Target Price: $24,335
Options
V6 2WD
Base Invoice Price: $21,060
Base List Price: $22,555
Destination Charge: $695>
Gas Guzzler Tax: $0
Average Sales Tax and Fees: $1,193
Dealer Holdback: $677
Target Price: $20,993
Options
V6 4WD
Base Invoice Price: $22,671
Base List Price: $24,325
Destination Charge: $695>
Gas Guzzler Tax: $0
Average Sales Tax and Fees: $1,282
Dealer Holdback: $730
Target Price: $22,596
Options
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