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Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mountaineer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mountaineer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $4,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $4,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelTaurusMountaineerMountaineer
TrimSELBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,980 $28,700 $31,400
Base Invoice $21,127 $26,697 $29,154
Safety and Security Package 995    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735    
Heated mirrors 35    
Sunroof 895    
Moon and Tune Elite Package   795 795
Comfort Package   1,395  
Safety and Security Package 886    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544    
Heated mirrors 31    
Sunroof 797    
Moon and Tune Elite Package   676 676
Comfort Package   1,186  
Options (change) 3,660 2,190 795
Options (change) 3,258 1,862 676
Destination 685 815 815
Total Price $27,325 $31,705 $33,010
Total Invoice $25,070 $29,374 $30,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,154
Model Year200620092009
ModelTaurusMountaineerMountaineer
TrimSELBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionA4A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$27,325$31,705$33,010
Adjustments for Features0-3,400-4,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$28,305$28,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$605
Total Invoice$25,070$29,374$30,645
Adjustments for Features0-3,150-3,806
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$26,224$26,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year200620092009
ModelTaurusMountaineerMountaineer
TrimSELBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist  $25
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards  $350
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front seats $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$1,975$5,375$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,400$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,150-3,806

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20062009
ModelTaurusMountaineer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.5 in113.7 in
Length197.6 in193.5 in
Width73.0 in73.5 in
Height56.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in59.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		17.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		17.082.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mountaineer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140066%
Total Not Requested72534%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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