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Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Montego Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Montego Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,205

Mercury Montego Premier   
Difference: $4,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,258

Mercury Montego Premier   
Difference: $3,929

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerMontego
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $26,880
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $24,737
Luxury Package 1,700    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 295
Sunroof 850 850 895
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 995
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995
Safety Package     595
AWD     1,850
Luxury Package 1,445    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 257
Sunroof 723 723 779
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 866
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,736
Safety Package     518
AWD     1,665
Options (change) 8,205 6,505 6,625
Options (change) 7,024 5,579 5,821
Destination 645 645 700
Total Price $39,050 $39,665 $34,205
Total Invoice $35,187 $35,802 $31,258

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Montego

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Montego Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,308
Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerMontego
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8203hp V6
TransmissionA6A6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/55-18
Total Price$39,050$39,665$34,205
Adjustments for Features00-415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,050$39,665$33,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$35,187$35,802$31,258
Adjustments for Features00-379
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,187$35,802$30,879
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Montego

Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerMontego
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,575$3,575$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$415
Value of Feature Adjustments00-379

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Montego

Model Year20062006
ModelExplorerMontego
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in112.9 in
Length193.4 in200.9 in
Width73.7 in74.5 in
Height72.8 in61.5 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,819 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in41.9 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 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercury Montego Premier

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
CVT0Yes
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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