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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: $3,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $4,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
ModelTaurusMountaineerMountaineer
TrimSELBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,980 $29,480 $34,860
Base Invoice $21,127 $27,626 $32,523
Safety and Security Package 995    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735    
Heated mirrors 35    
Sunroof 895 850  
Safety and Security Package 886    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544    
Heated mirrors 31    
Sunroof 797 723  
Options (change) 3,660 850 0
Options (change) 3,258 723 0
Destination 685 815 815
Total Price $27,325 $31,145 $35,675
Total Invoice $25,070 $29,164 $33,338

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,820
Model Year200620102010
ModelTaurusMountaineerMountaineer
TrimSELBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionA4A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$27,325$31,145$35,675
Adjustments for Features0-1,080-5,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$30,065$29,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$220$0
Total Invoice$25,070$29,164$33,338
Adjustments for Features0-1,011-5,448
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$28,153$27,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$263$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year200620102010
ModelTaurusMountaineerMountaineer
TrimSELBasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
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 audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio  $200
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
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
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$3,400$4,480$9,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,080$5,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,011-5,448

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20062010
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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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%

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