Vital Statistics: The 2005 Mercury Mariner
By Alex Thomas
The Mercury Mariner for 2005
Made in UNITED STATES for Mercury, the Mariner for 2005 is a contender in the 5-seat SPORT UTILITY 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $23,035 USD with a invoice price of $21,397 USD.
Mariner Dimensions
In 2005 the Mariner has an overall length of 174.30 inches and a width of 70.10 inches. It sits a total of 67.90 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 8.00 inches. Front headroom is 40.40 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Mariner a turning radius of 35.40 inches. It uses 235/70R16 tires with a wheelbase of 103.10 inches.
Drivetrain
The Mariner comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3304 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V engine in the 2005 Mariner is rated at 20 miles/gallon city and 25 miles/gallon highway out of a 16.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Flexible Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Mariner retails for $23,035 USD with a invoice price of $21,397 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $615 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Driver Airbag. Leading optional equipment includes CD Changer, Load Bearing Exterior Rack, Power Sunroof, Manual Sunroof, Running Boards.
Exterior color choices include Black, Charcoal Beige Metallic, Dark Shadow Gray Metallic, Gold Ash Metallic, Norsea Blue Metallic, Oxford White, Satellite Silver Metallic, Silver Metallic, Vivid Red Metallic with interior choices of Black Leather Interior, Black/Light Parchment Cloth Interior, Pebble/Light Parchment Cloth Interior, Pebble/Light Parchment Leather Interior. The Mariner seats 5 people with 41.60 inches front leg room.
Mercury Warranty
The normal warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a 36 month/36,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's critical to contact your dealer to confirm all warranties.
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