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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: $39,750

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $2,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,453

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $1,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerMountaineer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $29,305
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $27,377
Luxury Package 1,700    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795 795
Third-row seat 845 845  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150  
Rear HVAC unit 650 650  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200 1,310
235/65R18 595    
Roof rack crossbars 60 60 115
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,195
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995
Sunroof 850 850  
Power-folding third row seats 495 495  
Trailer Tow Package     275
3rd Row Seat Elite Package     1,095
Moon and Tune Elite Package     895
Heated front seats     495
Amenities Package     1,295
Power-adjustable pedals     195
Luxury Package 1,445    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676 676
Third-row seat 718 718  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128  
Rear HVAC unit 553 553  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068 1,192
235/65R18 506    
Roof rack crossbars 51 51 97
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,016
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,696
Sunroof 723 723  
Power-folding third row seats 421 421  
Trailer Tow Package     234
3rd Row Seat Elite Package     931
Moon and Tune Elite Package     761
Heated front seats     421
Amenities Package     1,101
Power-adjustable pedals     166
Options (change) 11,795 9,500 9,660
Options (change) 10,077 8,126 8,291
Destination 645 645 785
Total Price $42,640 $42,660 $39,750
Total Invoice $38,240 $38,349 $36,453

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,842
Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerMountaineer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$42,640$42,660$39,750
Adjustments for Features00-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,640$42,660$38,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0
Total Invoice$38,240$38,349$36,453
Adjustments for Features00-1,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,240$38,349$35,398
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerMountaineer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Power-deployable running boards  $750
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,500$1,500$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,055

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20062008
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.4,545 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%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
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%
3rd Row Seat Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Power-folding third row seats400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
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%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-deployable running boards750No
Total Requested35032%
Total Not Requested75068%
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%

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