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Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Milan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Milan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,265

Mercury Milan Premier   
Difference: $6,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,369

Mercury Milan Premier   
Difference: $6,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMilan
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,495 $29,245 $32,395 $20,240
Base Invoice $24,771 $27,273 $30,178 $18,651
Ironman Package 1,495      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560 560  
Convenience Group 250      
Safety and Security Package       595
Comfort Package       595
Traction control       95
Sunroof       795
Heated front seats       295
Ironman Package 1,271      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476 476  
Convenience Group 213      
Safety and Security Package       518
Comfort Package       518
Traction control       83
Sunroof       692
Heated front seats       257
Options (change) 2,305 560 560 2,375
Options (change) 1,960 476 476 2,068
Destination 785 785 785 650
Total Price $29,585 $30,590 $33,740 $23,265
Total Invoice $27,516 $28,534 $31,439 $21,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Milan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Milan Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,613
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMilan
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/65-17235/65-18225/50-17
Total Price$29,585$30,590$33,740$23,265
Adjustments for Features-2,725-2,725-4,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,860$27,865$29,290$23,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,005$2,430$0
Total Invoice$27,516$28,534$31,439$21,369
Adjustments for Features-2,534-2,542-4,1470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,982$25,992$27,292$21,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,010$2,310$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Milan

Model Year2008200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMilan
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75   
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
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$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350  
Machined alloy wheels$350  $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,500$4,500$6,225$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,725$2,725$4,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,534-2,542-4,1470

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Milan

Model Year20082006
ModelExplorerMilan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in107.4 in
Length193.4 in190.2 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height72.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,118 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Machined alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75No
Bodyside cladding350No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested112551%
Total Not Requested107549%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Mercury Milan Premier

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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