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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: $42,200

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $2,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,070

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $2,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelExplorerMountaineerMountaineer
TrimLimitedLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,395 $30,795 $33,300
Base Invoice $30,178 $28,085 $30,317
Sun and Sirius Package 560    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 490 490
Third-row seat 375 375  
Rear HVAC unit 285 650  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,200  
Roof rack crossbars 115 60 60
Power-folding third row seats 495 495 495
Power-deployable running boards 695 495 495
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,295
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995
AWD 2,325 2,200 2,200
255/50R20 630    
Trailer Tow Package   150 150
Security Group   795  
Heated front seats   395  
Satellite radio   0 0
Sunroof   850 850
Power-adjustable pedals   225 225
Universal garage door opener   150  
Sun and Sirius Package 476    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 417 417
Third-row seat 319 319  
Rear HVAC unit 243 553  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,068  
Roof rack crossbars 97 51 51
Power-folding third row seats 421 421 421
Power-deployable running boards 591 421 421
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,101
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,696
AWD 2,117 1,958 1,958
255/50R20 536    
Trailer Tow Package   128 128
Security Group   676  
Heated front seats   336  
Satellite radio   0 0
Sunroof   723 723
Power-adjustable pedals   192 192
Universal garage door opener   128  
Options (change) 11,150 11,820 8,255
Options (change) 9,699 10,188 7,108
Destination 785 645 645
Total Price $44,330 $43,260 $42,200
Total Invoice $40,662 $38,918 $38,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,615
Model Year200820062006
ModelExplorerMountaineerMountaineer
TrimLimitedLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$44,330$43,260$42,200
Adjustments for Features0-25-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,330$43,235$42,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,060$0
Total Invoice$40,662$38,918$38,070
Adjustments for Features0-22-23
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,662$38,896$38,047
Cost Above Minimum$0$849$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year200820062006
ModelExplorerMountaineerMountaineer
TrimLimitedLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
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$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$3,450$3,475$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$25
Value of Feature Adjustments0-22-23

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20082006
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 Weight4,706 lb.4,742 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 Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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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