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2009 Mercury Grand Marquis
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Review and specifications

2009 Mercury Grand Marquis

A classic highway cruiser, the rear-wheel-drive Grand Marquis is built on a full frame and is powered by a 4.6-liter V8. A compliant ride, a huge trunk, and substantial trailer-towing capability are its major advantages. Handling is fairly clumsy and the steering feels light. The front seat is a bench. The rear seat is not as roomy as you might expect in a car of this size. For 2001, the Grand Marquis picked up more power and optional adjustable pedals. 2003 brought a pseudo-sporty version called Marauder, which was quicker but felt little different from the regular model.

Market value
$5,325
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
6
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Model year 2009
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
sedan
Drive type
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Category
Large cars
Generation began
1998

Pricing

Current retail median
$5,325
Retail value range
$5,325 - $5,325
Original MSRP range
$29,125 - $29,410
Trade-in range
$2,260 - $2,260

Ratings

Road test score
43/100

Fuel economy

EPA city
17 MPG
EPA highway
25 MPG
EPA combined
20 MPG
Tested city
10 MPG
Tested highway
25 MPG
Tested overall
16 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,415
Cruising range
305 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.1 sec
0-60 mph
8 sec
60-0 mph braking
140 ft
Avoidance speed
50 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
212 in
Width
78 in
Height
57 in
Wheelbase
115 in
Weight
4,180 lb
Maximum load
1,100 lb
Towing capacity
2,000 lb

Interior

Seating
6 people
Front head room
5.5 in
Front leg room
40.5 in
Rear head room
3 in
Rear leg room
27.5 in
Cargo volume
0 cu ft
Luggage
6+2+0

Brand context

About Mercury

Until Ford discontinued the brand in 2011, Mercury sat in the middle of the company’s lineup—fancier than Ford but not as luxurious as Lincoln. The brand had its heyday from the 1950s through the 1980s, with cars like the Cougar, Monterey, Montclair, and Turnpike Cruiser still commonplace at classic car shows. Nearly all recent Mercury models were based on Ford counterparts. The Mercury Milan was a gussied-up Ford Fusion and the Mercury Grand Marquis was a more comfortable take on the Ford Crown Victoria. Since the brand has been gone for many years, most Mercury vehicles will lack modern convenience and safety features, and used examples will likely have high mileage.

Vehicle ID: 6900 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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