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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: $33,700

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $1,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,059

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520062006
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusMountaineerMountaineer
TrimSELLimitedSHOLuxuryPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,485 $34,405 $40,220 $30,795 $33,300
Base Invoice $27,201 $31,738 $37,103 $28,085 $30,317
Leather seating surfaces 1,495        
Navigation system 795 795 795 1,995 1,995
Package 201A 1,050        
Security Group       795  
Heated front seats       395  
Satellite radio       0 0
Power-adjustable pedals       225 225
Universal garage door opener       150  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335        
Navigation system 710 710 710 1,696 1,696
Package 201A 938        
Security Group       676  
Heated front seats       336  
Satellite radio       0 0
Power-adjustable pedals       192 192
Universal garage door opener       128  
Options (change) 3,340 795 795 3,560 2,220
Options (change) 2,983 710 710 3,028 1,888
Destination 875 875 875 645 645
Total Price $33,700 $36,075 $41,890 $35,000 $36,165
Total Invoice $31,059 $33,323 $38,688 $31,758 $32,850

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23
Model Year20152015201520062006
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusMountaineerMountaineer
TrimSELLimitedSHOLuxuryPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6210hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6A5A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$33,700$36,075$41,890$35,000$36,165
Adjustments for Features0-1,140-3,715-745-1,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,700$34,935$38,175$34,255$34,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,235$4,475$35$0
Total Invoice$31,059$33,323$38,688$31,758$32,850
Adjustments for Features0-1,053-3,431-676-1,767
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,059$32,270$35,257$31,082$31,083
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,211$4,198$0$1

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20152015201520062006
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusMountaineerMountaineer
TrimSELLimitedSHOLuxuryPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic   $900 
6-speed automatic    $1000
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Curve control$50$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75 
Cargo net $40$40  
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear spoiler  $200  
Running boards   $350$350
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Fog lights   $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Folding third row seats    $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$3,755$4,895$7,470$4,500$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,140$3,715$745$1,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,053-3,431-676-1,767

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20152006
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.4,462 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 SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested12512%
Total Not Requested95088%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Luxury

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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