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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: $25,870

Mercury Milan Premier   
Difference: $13,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,713

Mercury Milan Premier   
Difference: $14,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerMilan
TrimXLTLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $20,240
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $18,651
Cold Weather Package 650    
Package 201A 2,330    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695  
3.5L V6   0  
Safety and Security Package     595
3.0L V6     2,605
Comfort Package     595
Traction control     95
Sunroof     795
Heated front seats     295
Cold Weather Package 619    
Package 201A 2,213    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610  
3.5L V6   0  
Safety and Security Package     518
3.0L V6     2,344
Comfort Package     518
Traction control     83
Sunroof     692
Heated front seats     257
Options (change) 4,675 1,695 4,980
Options (change) 4,442 1,610 4,412
Destination 995 995 650
Total Price $39,690 $44,780 $25,870
Total Invoice $37,926 $42,801 $23,713

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Milan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Milan Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,093
Model Year201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerMilan
TrimXLTLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6221hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$39,690$44,780$25,870
Adjustments for Features-6,405-10,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,285$34,485$25,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0
Total Invoice$37,926$42,801$23,713
Adjustments for Features-6,120-9,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,806$32,961$23,713
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,155$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Milan

Model Year201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerMilan
TrimXLTLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player $125 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$10,730$14,620$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,405$10,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,120-9,8400

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Milan

Model Year20182006
ModelExplorerMilan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in107.4 in
Length198.3 in190.2 in
Width78.9 in72.2 in
Height70.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,457 lb.3,303 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested47522%
Total Not Requested172578%

Option Package Details
Mercury Milan Premier

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
221 hp@6250
205 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
221 hp@6250
205 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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