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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: $35,545

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $675

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,930

Mercury Mountaineer Luxury   
Difference: $140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020062006
ModelExplorerMountaineerMountaineer
TrimXLTLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $30,795 $33,300
Base Invoice $27,404 $28,085 $30,317
SYNC and Sirius Package 670    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275    
Third-row seat 875 375  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,200  
AWD 2,320 2,200 2,200
Trailer Tow Package   150 150
Security Group   795  
Roof rack crossbars   60 60
Satellite radio   0 0
SYNC and Sirius Package 569    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234    
Third-row seat 744 319  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,068  
AWD 2,112 1,958 1,958
Trailer Tow Package   128 128
Security Group   676  
Roof rack crossbars   51 51
Satellite radio   0 0
Options (change) 5,450 4,780 2,410
Options (change) 4,851 4,200 2,137
Destination 815 645 645
Total Price $35,545 $36,220 $36,355
Total Invoice $33,070 $32,930 $33,099

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,312
Model Year201020062006
ModelExplorerMountaineerMountaineer
TrimXLTLuxuryPremier
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)80, 4290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$35,545$36,220$36,355
Adjustments for Features0-2,420-3,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,545$33,800$32,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,115$0
Total Invoice$33,070$32,930$33,099
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-3,341
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,070$30,730$29,758
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year201020062006
ModelExplorerMountaineerMountaineer
TrimXLTLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key$5  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$3,755$6,175$7,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,420$3,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,200-3,341

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20102006
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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%
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%
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 bench150Yes
Total Requested87590%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Luxury

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, rear250No
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
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 bench150Yes
Total Requested875100%
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%

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%

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