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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: $44,320

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $450

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,908

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelExplorerMountaineer
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,395 $34,860
Base Invoice $30,178 $32,523
Sun and Sirius Package 560  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795
Third-row seat 375  
Rear HVAC unit 285  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275  
Navigation system 1,995  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310
Roof rack crossbars 115  
All-weather floor mats 55 75
Remote start 385 385
Power-folding third row seats 495  
Power-deployable running boards 695 695
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,195
AWD 2,325 2,320
255/50R20 630  
Trailer Tow Package   275
Package 201A   1,595
Sun and Sirius Package 476  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676
Third-row seat 319  
Rear HVAC unit 243  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234  
Navigation system 1,696  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192
Roof rack crossbars 97  
All-weather floor mats 47 66
Remote start 326 327
Power-folding third row seats 421  
Power-deployable running boards 591 591
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,016
AWD 2,117 2,112
255/50R20 536  
Trailer Tow Package   234
Package 201A   1,356
Options (change) 11,590 8,645
Options (change) 10,072 7,570
Destination 785 815
Total Price $44,770 $44,320
Total Invoice $41,035 $40,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $607
Model Year20082010
ModelExplorerMountaineer
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$44,770$44,320
Adjustments for Features0-520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,770$43,800
Total Invoice$41,035$40,908
Adjustments for Features0-480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,035$40,428

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20082010
ModelExplorerMountaineer
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Safety key $5
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,450$3,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-480

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20082010
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 Weight4,706 lb.4,717 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 Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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 audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested107599%
Total Not Requested151%
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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