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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: $38,935

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $8,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,752

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $9,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelExplorerMountaineer
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,300 $29,305
Base Invoice $39,442 $27,377
Rear bumper protector 75  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Roof rack crossbars 140 115
Second-row buckets 695  
Second-row high console 150  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795
3rd Row Seat Elite Package   1,095
Moon and Tune Elite Package   895
Heated front seats   495
Navigation system   1,995
4.6L V8   1,310
Power-adjustable pedals   195
Obstacle detection, rear   295
Remote start   385
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,195
Rear bumper protector 71  
All-weather floor mats 71 57
Roof rack crossbars 133 97
Second-row buckets 660  
Second-row high console 144  
Polished alloy wheels 565  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676
3rd Row Seat Elite Package   931
Moon and Tune Elite Package   761
Heated front seats   421
Navigation system   1,696
4.6L V8   1,192
Power-adjustable pedals   166
Obstacle detection, rear   251
Remote start   326
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,016
Options (change) 5,320 8,845
Options (change) 5,054 7,590
Destination 945 785
Total Price $47,565 $38,935
Total Invoice $45,441 $35,752

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,395
Model Year20162008
ModelExplorerMountaineer
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$47,565$38,935
Adjustments for Features-4,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,070$38,935
Total Invoice$45,441$35,752
Adjustments for Features-4,2940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,147$35,752

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20162008
ModelExplorerMountaineer
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,945$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2940

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20162008
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 Weight4,457 lb.4,545 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
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
3rd Row Seat Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Power-folding third row seats400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
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%
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%

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