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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: $34,855

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $880

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,793

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $1,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelTaurusMountaineer
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,670 $29,305
Base Invoice $28,053 $27,377
Navigation system 1,995 1,995
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Remote start 395 385
Sunroof 895  
Moon and Tune Elite Package   895
Heated front seats   495
4.6L V8   1,310
Power-adjustable pedals   195
Obstacle detection, rear   295
Navigation system 1,736 1,696
All-weather floor mats 57 57
Remote start 343 326
Sunroof 779  
Moon and Tune Elite Package   761
Heated front seats   421
4.6L V8   1,192
Power-adjustable pedals   166
Obstacle detection, rear   251
Options (change) 3,360 5,645
Options (change) 2,915 4,870
Destination 825 785
Total Price $34,855 $35,735
Total Invoice $31,793 $33,032

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $702
Model Year20092008
ModelTaurusMountaineer
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/65-18
Total Price$34,855$35,735
Adjustments for Features0-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,855$33,635
Total Invoice$31,793$33,032
Adjustments for Features0-1,941
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,793$31,091

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20092008
ModelTaurusMountaineer
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,690$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,941

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20092008
ModelTaurusMountaineer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in113.7 in
Length200.4 in193.5 in
Width74.5 in73.5 in
Height61.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.4,545 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 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		21.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		21.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		21.282.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
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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