2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
Base Price: $29,840
Tax Credit: $1,950
Adjusted MSRP: $27,890
Premium: $4,355
MPG: 33/29/31 (city/hwy/combined)
Annual Gas Cost: $1,209.68
Gas Savings: $494.87
Years to Payback: 8.8
EPA Pollution Rating: 9.5

Compared to: 2006 Mercury Mariner Convenience 4WD
Base Price: $23,535
MPG: 21/24/22 (city/hwy/compared)

Our Take: "For a couple grand more, you can paint your Ford Escape Hybrid black, add a new grille and get a handful of interior upgrades with the Mercury Mariner Hybrid."