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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: $40,845

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $1,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,812

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerMountaineer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $34,860
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $32,523
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795 795
Third-row seat 845 845  
Rear HVAC unit 650 650  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200 1,310
235/65R18 595    
Roof rack crossbars 60 60  
Sunroof 850 850  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Power-folding third row seats 495 495  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,195
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Trailer Tow Package     275
Package 201A     1,595
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676 676
Third-row seat 718 718  
Rear HVAC unit 553 553  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068 1,192
235/65R18 506    
Roof rack crossbars 51 51  
Sunroof 723 723  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Power-folding third row seats 421 421  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,016
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Trailer Tow Package     234
Package 201A     1,356
Options (change) 11,795 9,500 5,170
Options (change) 10,077 8,126 4,474
Destination 645 645 815
Total Price $42,640 $42,660 $40,845
Total Invoice $38,240 $38,349 $37,812

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,048
Model Year200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerMountaineer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$42,640$42,660$40,845
Adjustments for Features00-670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,640$42,660$40,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0
Total Invoice$38,240$38,349$37,812
Adjustments for Features00-620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,240$38,349$37,192
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerMountaineer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Safety key  $5
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,475$1,475$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$670
Value of Feature Adjustments00-620

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20062010
ModelExplorerMountaineer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in113.7 in
Length193.4 in193.5 in
Width73.7 in73.5 in
Height72.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,545 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in59.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft382.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested72574%
Total Not Requested25026%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested72574%
Total Not Requested25026%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
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%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power-folding third row seats400Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested100092%
Total Not Requested908%
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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