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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: $42,665

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $6,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,074

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $6,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
ModelExplorerMountaineer
TrimSportPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $31,400
Base Invoice $38,862 $29,154
Trailer Tow Package 570 275
Navigation system 795  
Roof rack crossbars 135  
Rear bumper protector 85  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
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
Navigation and Moon and Tune Pkg.   2,595
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795
Heated front seats   495
AWD   2,320
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,195
Obstacle detection, rear   295
Trailer Tow Package 497 234
Navigation system 694  
Roof rack crossbars 118  
Rear bumper protector 74  
All-weather floor mats 66 66
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
Navigation and Moon and Tune Pkg.   2,206
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676
Heated front seats   421
AWD   2,112
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,016
Obstacle detection, rear   251
Options (change) 6,100 10,450
Options (change) 5,324 9,105
Destination 895 815
Total Price $48,670 $42,665
Total Invoice $45,081 $39,074

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,682
Model Year20142009
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$42,665
Adjustments for Features-1,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,240$42,665
Total Invoice$45,081$39,074
Adjustments for Features-1,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,756$39,074

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20142009
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 
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 
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 
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
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$9,445$8,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3250

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20142009
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

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%
Navigation and Moon and Tune Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested160081%
Total Not Requested36519%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
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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