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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: $30,785

Mercury Montego   
Difference: $8,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,181

Mercury Montego   
Difference: $7,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920072007
ModelExplorerExplorerMontegoMontego
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $23,850 $27,400
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $22,056 $25,250
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 1,995 1,995
255/50R20 1,325      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 995 995
Third-row seat 875      
Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg.     795  
Obstacle detection, rear     295 295
Heated front seats     240  
Leather seating surfaces     895  
Polished alloy wheels     895 695
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,736 1,736
255/50R20 1,127      
All-weather floor mats 64 64 57 57
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 866 866
Third-row seat 744      
Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg.     692  
Obstacle detection, rear     257 257
Heated front seats     209  
Leather seating surfaces     779  
Polished alloy wheels     779 605
Options (change) 7,070 3,365 6,185 4,055
Options (change) 6,011 2,861 5,375 3,521
Destination 815 815 750 750
Total Price $39,500 $39,730 $30,785 $32,205
Total Invoice $36,145 $36,577 $28,181 $29,521

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Montego

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Montego
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,068
Model Year2009200920072007
ModelExplorerExplorerMontegoMontego
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6203hp V6203hp V6
TransmissionA5A5A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$39,500$39,730$30,785$32,205
Adjustments for Features-2,765-3,6150-490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,735$36,115$30,785$31,715
Cost Above Minimum$620$0$0$930
Total Invoice$36,145$36,577$28,181$29,521
Adjustments for Features-2,530-3,3280-449
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,615$33,249$28,181$29,072
Cost Above Minimum$366$0$0$891

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Montego

Model Year2009200920072007
ModelExplorerExplorerMontegoMontego
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
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  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$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$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$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Folding third row seats$600   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
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 
White-letter tires $0  
Total Value of Features$4,990$5,840$2,225$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,765$3,615$0$490
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,530-3,3280-449

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Montego

Model Year20092007
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 Weight4,441 lb.3,681 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

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
225/55R18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested77579%
Total Not Requested20021%

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