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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: $7,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,258

Mercury Montego Premier   
Difference: $7,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelExplorerExplorerMontego
TrimXLTLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $26,880
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $24,737
Package 202A 3,075    
Navigation system 795 795 1,995
AWD 2,000 2,000 1,850
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 2,095  
Safety Package     595
Obstacle detection, rear     295
Sunroof     895
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     995
Package 202A 2,614    
Navigation system 676 676 1,736
AWD 1,820 1,820 1,665
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798 1,798  
Safety Package     518
Obstacle detection, rear     257
Sunroof     779
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     866
Options (change) 9,560 6,485 6,625
Options (change) 8,264 5,650 5,821
Destination 825 825 700
Total Price $41,905 $44,845 $34,205
Total Invoice $38,568 $41,427 $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: $3,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,546
Model Year201120112006
ModelExplorerExplorerMontego
TrimXLTLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6203hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$41,905$44,845$34,205
Adjustments for Features-4,090-5,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,815$39,440$34,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0
Total Invoice$38,568$41,427$31,258
Adjustments for Features-3,764-4,9930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,804$36,434$31,258
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,630$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Montego

Model Year201120112006
ModelExplorerExplorerMontego
TrimXLTLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass  $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $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 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$11,330$12,645$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,090$5,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,764-4,9930

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Montego

Model Year20112006
ModelExplorerMontego
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in112.9 in
Length197.1 in200.9 in
Width78.9 in74.5 in
Height70.4 in61.5 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,819 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in41.9 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested187558%
Total Not Requested135042%

Option Package Details
Mercury Montego Premier

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
CVT0Yes
Total Requested058%
Total Not Requested042%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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