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Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,705

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $7,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,649

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $9,537

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620062006
ModelExplorerMountaineerMountaineer
TrimLimitedLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,300 $30,795 $33,300
Base Invoice $39,442 $28,085 $30,317
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570    
Roof rack crossbars 140 60 60
Second-row buckets 695    
Second-row high console 150    
AWD 2,000 2,200 2,200
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
Security Group   795  
Trailer Tow Package   150 150
Heated front seats   395  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   490 490
Third-row seat   375  
Rear HVAC unit   650  
4.6L V8   1,200  
Satellite radio   0 0
Sunroof   850 850
Power-adjustable pedals   225 225
Universal garage door opener   150  
Power-folding third row seats   495 495
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542    
Roof rack crossbars 133 51 51
Second-row buckets 660    
Second-row high console 144    
AWD 1,910 1,958 1,958
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895    
Security Group   676  
Trailer Tow Package   128 128
Heated front seats   336  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   417 417
Third-row seat   319  
Rear HVAC unit   553  
4.6L V8   1,068  
Satellite radio   0 0
Sunroof   723 723
Power-adjustable pedals   192 192
Universal garage door opener   128  
Power-folding third row seats   421 421
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 7,145 11,325 7,760
Options (change) 6,799 9,767 6,687
Destination 945 645 645
Total Price $49,390 $42,765 $41,705
Total Invoice $47,186 $38,497 $37,649

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,249
Model Year201620062006
ModelExplorerMountaineerMountaineer
TrimLimitedLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$49,390$42,765$41,705
Adjustments for Features-5,53500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,855$42,765$41,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,060$0
Total Invoice$47,186$38,497$37,649
Adjustments for Features-5,28800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,898$38,497$37,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$848$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year201620062006
ModelExplorerMountaineerMountaineer
TrimLimitedLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Brake assist$50  
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$13,085$7,550$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,535$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,28800

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20162006
ModelExplorerMountaineer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in113.7 in
Length198.3 in193.5 in
Width78.9 in73.5 in
Height70.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.4,742 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in59.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft382.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Luxury

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested72583%
Total Not Requested15017%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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