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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: $37,730

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $1,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,087

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132010
ModelTaurusMountaineer
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,100 $34,860
Base Invoice $30,535 $32,523
Navigation system 795  
245/45VR20 695  
Package 301A 2,700  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Sunroof 995  
Package 201A   1,595
Remote start   385
Navigation system 710  
245/45VR20 621  
Package 301A 2,410  
All-weather floor mats 67 66
Sunroof 888  
Package 201A   1,356
Remote start   327
Options (change) 5,260 2,055
Options (change) 4,696 1,749
Destination 795 815
Total Price $39,155 $37,730
Total Invoice $36,026 $35,087

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,092
Model Year20132010
ModelTaurusMountaineer
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20235/65-18
Total Price$39,155$37,730
Adjustments for Features0-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,155$36,490
Total Invoice$36,026$35,087
Adjustments for Features0-1,153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,026$33,934

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20132010
ModelTaurusMountaineer
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,640$5,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,153

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20132010
ModelTaurusMountaineer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in113.7 in
Length202.9 in193.5 in
Width76.2 in73.5 in
Height60.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
20.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.182.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32516%
Total Not Requested167584%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power-folding third row seats400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67562%
Total Not Requested41538%

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