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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: $32,355

Mercury Montego Premier   
Difference: $11,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,593

Mercury Montego Premier   
Difference: $12,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerMontego
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $26,880
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $24,737
Technology Feature Bundle 935        
Package 202A 4,100        
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Safety Package         595
Obstacle detection, rear         295
Sunroof         895
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         995
Navigation system         1,995
Technology Feature Bundle 888        
Package 202A 3,895        
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,895 1,895  
Safety Package         518
Obstacle detection, rear         257
Sunroof         779
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         866
Navigation system         1,736
Options (change) 8,725 3,690 3,690 1,995 4,775
Options (change) 8,288 3,505 3,505 1,895 4,156
Destination 995 995 995 995 700
Total Price $43,740 $46,775 $50,635 $56,930 $32,355
Total Invoice $41,772 $44,696 $48,383 $54,402 $29,593

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Montego

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Montego Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,578
Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerMontego
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6203hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$43,740$46,775$50,635$56,930$32,355
Adjustments for Features-5,865-7,980-9,655-14,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,875$38,795$40,980$41,960$32,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$920$3,105$4,085$0
Total Invoice$41,772$44,696$48,383$54,402$29,593
Adjustments for Features-5,601-7,625-9,226-14,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,171$37,071$39,157$40,097$29,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$900$2,986$3,926$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Montego

Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerMontego
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic    $1000
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000
HD radio $50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,780$13,895$15,570$20,885$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,865$7,980$9,655$14,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,601-7,625-9,226-14,3050

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Montego

Model Year20182006
ModelExplorerMontego
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in112.9 in
Length198.3 in200.9 in
Width78.9 in74.5 in
Height70.0 in61.5 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,657 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested180051%
Total Not Requested175049%

Option Package Details
Mercury Montego Premier

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

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