The Mercury Mariner is available with a choice of four-cylinder and V6 engines. All models come with a four-speed automatic transmission.
The Convenience model ($21,405) features comforts expected in prestige brand vehicles. Among them: air conditioning; power windows, mirrors and central locking; solar-tinted side glass; four-speaker stereo with CD-player; cruise control; and leather-wrapped, tilt steering wheel. Seats are upholstered in cloth, however, and the front seats are manually adjustable. The air conditioning is manual, too, and there's no upgrade to automatic climate control available, not even on the Premier. The Convenience model comes with the 153-horsepower four-cylinder engine. All-wheel drive is available ($23,155), which Mercury calls intelligent four-wheel drive.
The Luxury model ($22,995) comes the more powerful, 200-horsepower V6 and privacy glass. Options include leather-trimmed upholstery ($1,050). The Comfort package ($500) includes automatic headlamps, electrochromic inside rearview mirror, overhead console, message center with compass and illuminated vanity mirrors. The Luxury Enhancement package ($595) buys a six-disc in-dash CD changer, a power driver's seat with lumbar, and a perimeter anti-theft alarm system. Other options: a Class II Trailer Tow package ($350) with hitch and four-pin connector, and a power moonroof ($895) that includes a roof rack with cross bars. All-wheel drive is available ($24,745).
Premier ($24,745) is the top of the line, adding to the Luxury array of options a seven-speaker stereo with subwoofer; heated outside mirrors and driver's seat; power-adjustable front seats; a premium, suede-like upholstery; and polished wheels. Optional is a reverse-sensing system ($255). All-wheel drive is available ($26,495).
Options across the line include a Rear Cargo Convenience package with retractable cargo cover and cargo management gear ($135); roof rack with cross bars ($160); and side step bars ($325).
Safety features that come standard include dual two-stage frontal airbags; antilock brakes (ABS) with Brake Assist; and Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH). Side curtain airbags for head protection and front seat-mounted side-impact airbags for torso protection are optional ($595).