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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: $42,520

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $4,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,948

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $4,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelExplorerMountaineer
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,550 $29,305
Base Invoice $32,901 $27,377
Navigation system 1,995 1,995
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Remote start 385 385
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,195
Sunroof 850  
Power-deployable running boards 695  
AWD 2,320 2,310
255/50R20 630  
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
Roof rack crossbars   115
Power-adjustable pedals   195
Navigation system 1,696 1,696
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192
All-weather floor mats 64 57
Remote start 327 326
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,016
Sunroof 723  
Power-deployable running boards 591  
AWD 2,112 2,112
255/50R20 536  
Trailer Tow Package   234
3rd Row Seat Elite Package   931
Moon and Tune Elite Package   761
Heated front seats   421
Amenities Package   1,101
Roof rack crossbars   97
Power-adjustable pedals   166
Options (change) 10,625 12,430
Options (change) 9,252 10,786
Destination 815 785
Total Price $46,990 $42,520
Total Invoice $42,968 $38,948

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,670
Model Year20092008
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$46,990$42,520
Adjustments for Features0-710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,990$41,810
Total Invoice$42,968$38,948
Adjustments for Features0-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,968$38,298

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20092008
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$3,340$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-650

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20092008
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
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%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
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%
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-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
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 boards750Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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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