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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: $36,005

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $575

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,461

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelExplorerMountaineer
TrimXLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $31,400
Base Invoice $27,404 $29,154
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
Third-row seat 875  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Remote start 385 385
AWD 2,320 2,320
Trailer Tow Package   275
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
Third-row seat 744  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192
All-weather floor mats 64 66
Remote start 327 327
AWD 2,112 2,112
Trailer Tow Package   234
Options (change) 5,910 4,365
Options (change) 5,242 3,931
Destination 815 815
Total Price $36,005 $36,580
Total Invoice $33,461 $33,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,850
Model Year20102009
ModelExplorerMountaineer
TrimXLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/65-18
Total Price$36,005$36,580
Adjustments for Features0-2,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,005$34,110
Total Invoice$33,461$33,900
Adjustments for Features0-2,289
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,461$31,611

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20102009
ModelExplorerMountaineer
TrimXLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Safety key$5 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Running boards $350
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$3,230$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,289

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20102009
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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
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?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
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%
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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