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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: $44,245

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $525

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,417

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelExplorerMountaineer
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,395 $31,400
Base Invoice $30,178 $29,154
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795
Third-row seat 375  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275  
Sun and Sirius Package 560  
Rear HVAC unit 285  
Navigation system 1,995  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310
Roof rack crossbars 115  
All-weather floor mats 55 75
Remote start 385 385
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,195
Power-folding third row seats 495  
Power-deployable running boards 695  
AWD 2,325 2,320
255/50R20 630  
Trailer Tow Package   275
Navigation and Moon and Tune Pkg.   2,595
Heated front seats   495
3rd Row Seat Elite Package   1,095
Amenities Package   1,295
Power-adjustable pedals   195
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676
Third-row seat 319  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234  
Sun and Sirius Package 476  
Rear HVAC unit 243  
Navigation system 1,696  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192
Roof rack crossbars 97  
All-weather floor mats 47 66
Remote start 326 327
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,016
Power-folding third row seats 421  
Power-deployable running boards 591  
AWD 2,117 2,112
255/50R20 536  
Trailer Tow Package   234
Navigation and Moon and Tune Pkg.   2,206
Heated front seats   421
3rd Row Seat Elite Package   931
Amenities Package   1,101
Power-adjustable pedals   166
Options (change) 11,590 12,030
Options (change) 10,072 10,448
Destination 785 815
Total Price $44,770 $44,245
Total Invoice $41,035 $40,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,066
Model Year20082009
ModelExplorerMountaineer
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$44,770$44,245
Adjustments for Features0-490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,770$43,755
Total Invoice$41,035$40,417
Adjustments for Features0-448
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,035$39,969

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20082009
ModelExplorerMountaineer
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,450$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-448

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20082009
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.4,717 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer specs.

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%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
Navigation and Moon and Tune Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested157580%
Total Not Requested39020%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested750100%
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%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-deployable running boards400Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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