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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: $40,940

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $7,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,606

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $7,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelExplorerMountaineer
TrimSportPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $29,305
Base Invoice $38,862 $27,377
Trailer Tow Package 570 275
Navigation system 795 1,995
Rear bumper protector 85  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Roof rack crossbars 135 115
Second-row buckets 750  
Second-row high console 100  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
3rd Row Seat Elite Package   1,095
4.6L V8   1,310
Moon and Tune Elite Package   895
Heated front seats   495
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795
AWD   2,310
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,195
Obstacle detection, rear   295
Trailer Tow Package 497 234
Navigation system 694 1,696
Rear bumper protector 74  
All-weather floor mats 66 57
Roof rack crossbars 118 97
Second-row buckets 655  
Second-row high console 87  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
3rd Row Seat Elite Package   931
4.6L V8   1,192
Moon and Tune Elite Package   761
Heated front seats   421
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676
AWD   2,112
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,016
Obstacle detection, rear   251
Options (change) 6,100 10,850
Options (change) 5,324 9,444
Destination 895 785
Total Price $48,670 $40,940
Total Invoice $45,081 $37,606

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,928
Model Year20142008
ModelExplorerMountaineer
TrimSportPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$48,670$40,940
Adjustments for Features-1,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,000$40,940
Total Invoice$45,081$37,606
Adjustments for Features-1,5470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,534$37,606

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20142008
ModelExplorerMountaineer
TrimSportPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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
Compass $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
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,645$7,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5470

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20142008
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.4,717 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer specs.

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 Premier

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
3rd Row Seat Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Power-folding third row seats400No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
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%
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 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%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

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