Mercury Marauder vs Oldsmobile Aurora
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2003 Oldsmobile Aurora
Overview
| Spec | Mercury MarauderBase | Oldsmobile Aurora4 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | 4 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2004 | 2003 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mercury MarauderBase | Oldsmobile Aurora4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $34,325 (best) | $34,725 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mercury MarauderBase | Oldsmobile Aurora4 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 17 MPG | 18 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 15 MPG | 15 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 21 MPG | 24 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 19 gal (best) | 17.5 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Mercury MarauderBase | Oldsmobile Aurora4 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 302 hp (best) | 250 hp |
| Torque | 318 lb-ft (best) | 260 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4.6 L (best) | 4 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mercury MarauderBase | Oldsmobile Aurora4 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | — | 14.9 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 2,000 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 4,195 lbs | 3,803 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in (best) | 112.2 in |
| Length | 212 in (best) | 199.3 in |
| Width | 78.2 in (best) | 72.9 in |
| Height | 58.9 in (best) | 56.7 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mercury MarauderBase | Oldsmobile Aurora4 |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Mercury Marauder | Oldsmobile Aurora |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $34,325 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 4 $34,725 MSRP(Currently comparing) |