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Ford Escape Hybrid vs. Mercury Mariner Hybrid

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#1 of 6 '08 FEH vs. '08 MMH?? by nedrick Dec 03, 2007 (3:20 pm)
Does anyone have any information about the differences between the 2 vehicles? (I realize they're built in the same plant and have the same mechanicals). Just curious what some of the more subtle (non-aesthetic) things are.   Thanks!
#2 of 6 Differences. by mschmal Dec 04, 2007 (10:16 am)
In the interior, the Escape has a blue oval on the steering wheel and the Mariner has a Mercury waterfall badge.   Mark
#3 of 6 Differences by mperski Dec 05, 2007 (1:02 pm)
The mariner has a water fall grill, (I like it better than my escape grill). The biggest differences I noticed were how the options were grouped together. I wanted heated leather seats but didn't want the $2600 navigation system. Not possible with the Mariner. I priced both vehicles and it seemed like the Mariner was about $1000.00 more.
#4 of 6 Best bargain. by mschmal Dec 06, 2007 (6:51 am)
The Escape does seem to be a better value. Especially if you are comparing the XLT to the Mariner Base.   For thsi reason we only stock premiers at my dealership as we have both franchises.   For instance a power seat is a $300 upgrade on the Mariner but its standard on the XLT.   Mark. Replies to this message: baysailor (Feb 08, 2008 9:43 pm)
#5 of 6 Re: Best bargain - if you can get it!. [mschmal] by baysailor Feb 08, 2008 (9:43 pm)
Replying to: mschmal (Dec 06, 2007 6:51 am) I would agree that the Escape hybrid is probably a better value, but based on my experience, the normal rules don't currently apply, since FEH & MMH are in such short supply. Ordering one one with the limited trim set is the best way to got, but it's clear that you have to wait a long time for it to get there. And not a one on the lots are configured simply, all that I saw were fully decked out. While I like my MMH, I wouldn't be surpised if FMC is doing whatever they can in tailoring the production line to squeeze out every last penny they can, since there has got to be an 80%+ markup on the electronics they add to the car.   Cheers,
#6 of 6 Mariner better than Escape, Tribute the best by dmbflorida Jul 08, 2009 (4:13 pm)
Mariner, Escape and Tribute hybrids are very similar. Differences are the interiors. Escape is the cheapest looking, Mariner is better than Escape. I bought the limited production 2008 Tribute hybrid in California because it has the best interior, in the opinion of my family. My (the most expensive) model has leather seats, navigation and roof vent. The only major problem I have had is the A/C which is being repaired under warranty at this time. I live in SW Florida so A/C is used most of the time. Dealership service people at Mazda are not certified in SW Florida to service the hybrid Tribute so they send it to the Ford dealership for some repairs.

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