Mercury Mountaineer Mercury Mountaineer 2010 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2018
MENU
1 0 3 4 3 4

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,305

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $10,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,205

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $11,268

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelMountaineerExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,860 $42,090
Base Invoice $32,523 $40,196
Trailer Tow Package 275  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795  
Package 201A 1,595  
4.6L V8 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 120
Remote start 385  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,195  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570
Roof rack crossbars   140
Running boards   595
Second-row buckets   695
Second-row high console   150
3.5L V6   0
AWD   2,150
Polished alloy wheels   595
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Trailer Tow Package 234  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676  
Package 201A 1,356  
4.6L V8 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 66 114
Remote start 327  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,016  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542
Roof rack crossbars   133
Running boards   565
Second-row buckets   660
Second-row high console   144
3.5L V6   0
AWD   2,054
Polished alloy wheels   565
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Options (change) 5,630 8,705
Options (change) 4,867 8,282
Destination 815 995
Total Price $41,305 $51,790
Total Invoice $38,205 $49,473

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mercury Mountaineer dealer quotes or Ford Explorer dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,591
Model Year20102018
ModelMountaineerExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18255/50-20
Total Price$41,305$51,790
Adjustments for Features0-6,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,305$44,800
Total Invoice$38,205$49,473
Adjustments for Features0-6,677
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,205$42,796

Return to top

Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102018
ModelMountaineerExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
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 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Surround sound $250
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,940$12,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,677

Return to top

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

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102018
ModelMountaineerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in112.6 in
Length193.5 in198.3 in
Width73.5 in78.9 in
Height72.8 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,545 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		82.8 ft381.7 ft3

Return to top

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

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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Mercury models.