How much does the 2008 Mercury Mariner cost?

The 2008 Mercury Mariner has a starting MSRP of $21,540, ranging up to $29,920 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $21,540; V6 from $22,555; Premier from $24,475.

What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Mercury Mariner?

The 2008 Mercury Mariner achieves up to 32 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2008 Mercury Mariner have?

The 2008 Mercury Mariner offers up to 66.2 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2008 Mercury Mariner tow?

The 2008 Mercury Mariner has a maximum towing capacity of up to 3,500 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2008 Mercury Mariner safe?

The 2008 Mercury Mariner earned an overall rating of Not Rated out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2008 Mercury Mariner come in?

The 2008 Mercury Mariner is available in 3 trims (8 total configurations) across SUV body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.

2008 Mercury Mariner

3 trims · 8 configurations · SUV

Starting MSRP

$21,540 – $29,920

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NHTSA safety

Not rated

Frontal (driver)★★★☆☆

Frontal (passenger)★★★★★

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★☆☆

Source: NHTSA · 3 recalls on record

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Mercury Mariner? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on Base

Total price (Base MSRP)

$21,540

Typical monthly

$427/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2008 Mercury Mariner trims

Base
4 configurations
MSRP
$21,540 – $29,920
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/26
Horsepower
153 hp
Torque
152 lb-ft
Engine
2.3L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
66.2
Max towing
1,500 lbs
V6
2 configurations
MSRP
$22,555 – $24,325
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/24
Horsepower
200 hp
Torque
193 lb-ft
Engine
3L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
66.2
Max towing
3,500 lbs
Premier
2 configurations
MSRP
$24,475 – $26,245
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/24
Horsepower
200 hp
Torque
193 lb-ft
Engine
3L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
62.4
Max towing
3,500 lbs

Compare 2008 Mercury Mariner trim specifications
Spec	Base4 configurations	V62 configurations	Premier2 configurations
MSRP	$21,540 – $29,920	$22,555 – $24,325	$24,475 – $26,245
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	20/26	18/24	18/24
Horsepower	153 hp	200 hp	200 hp
Torque	152 lb-ft	193 lb-ft	193 lb-ft
Engine	2.3L I4 gas	3L V6 gas	3L V6 gas
Seating	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	66.2	66.2	62.4
Max towing	1,500 lbs	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Basegas
V6gas
Premiergas
Fuel type: Baseregular unleaded
V6regular unleaded
Premierregular unleaded
Cylinders: BaseI4
V6V6
PremierV6
Displacement: Base2.3 L
V63 L
Premier3 L
Horsepower: Base153 hp
V6200 hp
Premier200 hp
Torque: Base152 lb-ft
V6193 lb-ft
Premier193 lb-ft
Transmission: Base4-speed automatic
V64-speed automatic
Premier4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Basefront wheel drive
V6front wheel drive
Premierfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: BaseSUV
V6SUV
PremierSUV
Doors: Base5
V65
Premier5
Seating: Base5
V65
Premier5
Length: Base175.2 in
V6175.2 in
Premier175.5 in
Width: Base71.1 in
V671.1 in
Premier71.1 in
Height: Base68 in
V668 in
Premier—
Wheelbase: Base103.1 in
V6103.1 in
Premier103.1 in
Ground clearance: Base8.4 in
V68.4 in
Premier8.4 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Base29.3 cu ft
V629.3 cu ft
Premier29.2 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: Base66.2 cu ft
V666.2 cu ft
Premier62.4 cu ft
Max towing: Base1,500 lbs
V63,500 lbs
Premier3,500 lbs
Max payload: Base1,059 lbs
V61,115 lbs
Premier1,115 lbs
Curb weight: Base3,341 lbs
V63,385 lbs
Premier3,385 lbs
Fuel tank: Base16.5 gal
V616.5 gal
Premier16.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Base22
V620
Premier20
City MPG: Base20
V618
Premier18
Highway MPG: Base26
V624
Premier24

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Base	V6	Premier
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	V6	V6
Displacement	2.3 L	3 L	3 L
Horsepower	153 hp	200 hp	200 hp
Torque	152 lb-ft	193 lb-ft	193 lb-ft
Transmission	4-speed automatic	4-speed automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	SUV	SUV	SUV
Doors	5	5	5
Seating	5	5	5
Length	175.2 in	175.2 in	175.5 in
Width	71.1 in	71.1 in	71.1 in
Height	68 in	68 in	—
Wheelbase	103.1 in	103.1 in	103.1 in
Ground clearance	8.4 in	8.4 in	8.4 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	29.3 cu ft	29.3 cu ft	29.2 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	66.2 cu ft	66.2 cu ft	62.4 cu ft
Max towing	1,500 lbs	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs
Max payload	1,059 lbs	1,115 lbs	1,115 lbs
Curb weight	3,341 lbs	3,385 lbs	3,385 lbs
Fuel tank	16.5 gal	16.5 gal	16.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	22	20	20
City MPG	20	18	18
Highway MPG	26	24	24

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2008 Mercury Mariner FAQ

How much does the 2008 Mercury Mariner cost?: The 2008 Mercury Mariner has a starting MSRP of $21,540, ranging up to $29,920 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $21,540; V6 from $22,555; Premier from $24,475.
What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Mercury Mariner?: The 2008 Mercury Mariner achieves up to 32 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2008 Mercury Mariner have?: The 2008 Mercury Mariner offers up to 66.2 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
How much can the 2008 Mercury Mariner tow?: The 2008 Mercury Mariner has a maximum towing capacity of up to 3,500 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.
Is the 2008 Mercury Mariner safe?: The 2008 Mercury Mariner earned an overall rating of Not Rated out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
How many trims does the 2008 Mercury Mariner come in?: The 2008 Mercury Mariner is available in 3 trims (8 total configurations) across SUV body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.