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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: $41,480

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $7,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,457

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $7,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420062006
ModelExplorerMountaineerMountaineer
TrimSportLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $30,795 $33,300
Base Invoice $38,862 $28,085 $30,317
Trailer Tow Package 570 150 150
Roof rack crossbars 135 60 60
Navigation system 795 1,995 1,995
Second-row buckets 750    
Second-row high console 100    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
Security Group   795  
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
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
AWD   2,200 2,200
Power-folding third row seats   495 495
Trailer Tow Package 497 128 128
Roof rack crossbars 118 51 51
Navigation system 694 1,696 1,696
Second-row buckets 655    
Second-row high console 87    
Panoramic sunroof 1,392    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741    
Security Group   676  
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
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
AWD   1,958 1,958
Power-folding third row seats   421 421
Options (change) 5,940 10,950 7,535
Options (change) 5,184 9,447 6,495
Destination 895 645 645
Total Price $48,510 $42,390 $41,480
Total Invoice $44,941 $38,177 $37,457

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,633
Model Year201420062006
ModelExplorerMountaineerMountaineer
TrimSportLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 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$48,510$42,390$41,480
Adjustments for Features-2,0950-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,415$42,390$41,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,010$0
Total Invoice$44,941$38,177$37,457
Adjustments for Features-1,9410-90
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,000$38,177$37,367
Cost Above Minimum$0$810$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year201420062006
ModelExplorerMountaineerMountaineer
TrimSportLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Brake assist$50  
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
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  
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
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
Compass $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Stowable third row seats$600  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,445$7,350$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,095$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9410-90

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20142006
ModelExplorerMountaineer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in113.7 in
Length197.1 in193.5 in
Width78.9 in73.5 in
Height70.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.4,742 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in59.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 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 Legroom33.2 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft382.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
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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