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Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,505

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $2,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,691

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $2,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerMountaineerMountaineer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $30,795 $33,300
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $28,085 $30,317
Luxury Package 1,700      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150    
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795 490 490
Third-row seat 845 845 375  
Rear HVAC unit 650 650 650  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60 60 60
Sunroof 850 850 850 850
Power-folding third row seats 495 495 495 495
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Trailer Tow Package     150 150
Security Group     795  
Heated front seats     395  
Power-adjustable pedals     225 225
Universal garage door opener     150  
Luxury Package 1,445      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128    
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676 417 417
Third-row seat 718 718 319  
Rear HVAC unit 553 553 553  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068 1,068  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51 51 51
Sunroof 723 723 723 723
Power-folding third row seats 421 421 421 421
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,101 1,101
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,696 1,696
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Trailer Tow Package     128 128
Security Group     676  
Heated front seats     336  
Power-adjustable pedals     192 192
Universal garage door opener     128  
Options (change) 11,200 9,500 9,125 5,560
Options (change) 9,571 8,126 7,809 4,729
Destination 645 645 645 645
Total Price $42,045 $42,660 $40,565 $39,505
Total Invoice $37,734 $38,349 $36,539 $35,691

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,246
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerMountaineerMountaineer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$42,045$42,660$40,565$39,505
Adjustments for Features00-225-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,045$42,660$40,340$39,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$1,060$0
Total Invoice$37,734$38,349$36,539$35,691
Adjustments for Features00-203-203
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,734$38,349$36,336$35,488
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$848$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerMountaineerMountaineer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$1,550$1,550$1,775$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$225$225
Value of Feature Adjustments00-203-203

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20062006
ModelExplorerMountaineer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in113.7 in
Length193.4 in193.5 in
Width73.7 in73.5 in
Height72.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,636 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in59.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft382.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested72574%
Total Not Requested25026%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested72574%
Total Not Requested25026%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Luxury

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested72583%
Total Not Requested15017%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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