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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: $9,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,258

Mercury Montego Premier   
Difference: $8,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerMontego
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $26,880
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $24,737
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 1,995
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Sunroof 850 850 895
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 995
Third-row seat 875    
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,850
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Safety Package     595
Obstacle detection, rear     295
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,736
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723 779
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 866
Third-row seat 744    
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,665
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Safety Package     518
Obstacle detection, rear     257
Options (change) 11,475 8,400 6,625
Options (change) 9,974 7,360 5,821
Destination 815 815 700
Total Price $43,905 $44,765 $34,205
Total Invoice $40,108 $41,076 $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: $7,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,703
Model Year200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerMontego
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8203hp V6
TransmissionA6A6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$43,905$44,765$34,205
Adjustments for Features-2,350-3,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,555$41,565$34,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0
Total Invoice$40,108$41,076$31,258
Adjustments for Features-2,147-2,9360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,961$38,140$31,258
Cost Above Minimum$0$179$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Montego

Model Year200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerMontego
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,790$7,640$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,350$3,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,147-2,9360

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Montego

Model Year20092006
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 Weight4,706 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

Option Package Details
Mercury Montego Premier

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
CVT0Yes
Total Requested084%
Total Not Requested016%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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