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Ford Escape vs. Mercury Mountaineer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Mercury Mountaineer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,425

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $8,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,250

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $6,956

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelEscapeEscapeMountaineerMountaineer
TrimXLTXLT SportLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,535 $24,185 $30,795 $33,300
Base Invoice $20,992 $22,494 $28,085 $30,317
Cargo Convenience Group 150 150    
AWD 1,750 1,750 2,200 2,200
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395 395    
Leather Comfort Group 595 595    
Safety Package 595 595    
Sunroof 585 585 850 850
3.0L V6 855      
Tubular side steps 350      
Security Group     795  
4.6L V8     1,200  
Roof rack crossbars     60 60
Cargo Convenience Group 128 128    
AWD 1,593 1,593 1,958 1,958
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 336 336    
Leather Comfort Group 506 506    
Safety Package 506 506    
Sunroof 498 498 723 723
3.0L V6 778      
Tubular side steps 298      
Security Group     676  
4.6L V8     1,068  
Roof rack crossbars     51 51
Options (change) 5,275 4,070 5,105 3,110
Options (change) 4,643 3,567 4,476 2,732
Destination 615 615 645 645
Total Price $28,425 $28,870 $36,545 $37,055
Total Invoice $26,250 $26,676 $33,206 $33,694

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,461
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelEscapeEscapeMountaineerMountaineer
TrimXLTXLT SportLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6200hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A4A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/23 MPG19/23 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$28,425$28,870$36,545$37,055
Adjustments for Features0-175-2,480-4,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,425$28,695$34,065$32,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$270$1,390$0
Total Invoice$26,250$26,676$33,206$33,694
Adjustments for Features0-162-2,253-3,983
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,250$26,514$30,953$29,711
Cost Above Minimum$0$264$1,242$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelEscapeEscapeMountaineerMountaineer
TrimXLTXLT SportLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Stability control  $400$400
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Running boards  $350$350
Tubular side steps$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated front seats   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350   
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,620$3,795$6,100$8,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$2,480$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-162-2,253-3,983

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20062006
ModelEscapeMountaineer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.2 in113.7 in
Length174.9 in193.5 in
Width70.1 in73.5 in
Height69.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,444 lb.4,742 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft382.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Luxury

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
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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