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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: $34,055

Mercury Montego Premier   
Difference: $11,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,185

Mercury Montego Premier   
Difference: $10,907

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122007
ModelExplorerMontego
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $27,400
Base Invoice $35,268 $25,250
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Polished alloy wheels 595 695
Package 301A 2,250  
AWD 2,000 1,850
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Obstacle detection, rear   295
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   995
Navigation system   1,995
All-weather floor mats 64 57
Polished alloy wheels 506 605
Package 301A 1,913  
AWD 1,820 1,664
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696  
Obstacle detection, rear   257
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   866
Navigation system   1,736
Options (change) 6,915 5,905
Options (change) 5,999 5,185
Destination 825 750
Total Price $45,595 $34,055
Total Invoice $42,092 $31,185

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Montego

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Montego Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,017
Model Year20122007
ModelExplorerMontego
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6203hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$45,595$34,055
Adjustments for Features-6,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,215$34,055
Total Invoice$42,092$31,185
Adjustments for Features-5,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,202$31,185

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Montego

Model Year20122007
ModelExplorerMontego
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Stability control$400 
Terrain selector$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$11,855$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,8900

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Montego

Model Year20122007
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 Weight4,731 lb.3,930 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 Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested122564%

Option Package Details
Mercury Montego Premier

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
CVT0Yes
Total Requested036%
Total Not Requested064%

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