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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: $35,850

Mercury Mountaineer Luxury   
Difference: $3,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,481

Mercury Mountaineer Luxury   
Difference: $5,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelTaurusTaurusMountaineerMountaineer
TrimLimitedSHOLuxuryPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,105 $42,770 $30,795 $33,300
Base Invoice $35,064 $40,418 $28,085 $30,317
Navigation system 795 795 1,995 1,995
Sunroof 995 995 850 850
Security Group     795  
Heated front seats     395  
Satellite radio     0 0
Power-adjustable pedals     225 225
Universal garage door opener     150  
Navigation system 755 755 1,696 1,696
Sunroof 945 945 723 723
Security Group     676  
Heated front seats     336  
Satellite radio     0 0
Power-adjustable pedals     192 192
Universal garage door opener     128  
Options (change) 1,790 1,790 4,410 3,070
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 3,751 2,611
Destination 875 875 645 645
Total Price $39,770 $45,435 $35,850 $37,015
Total Invoice $37,639 $42,993 $32,481 $33,573

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,317
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelTaurusTaurusMountaineerMountaineer
TrimLimitedSHOLuxuryPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6365hp V6210hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A5A6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-20245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$39,770$45,435$35,850$37,015
Adjustments for Features-1,945-4,4450-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,825$40,990$35,850$35,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,165$35$0
Total Invoice$37,639$42,993$32,481$33,573
Adjustments for Features-1,841-4,2060-1,088
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,798$38,787$32,481$32,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,989$0$4

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year2018201820062006
ModelTaurusTaurusMountaineerMountaineer
TrimLimitedSHOLuxuryPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic  $900 
6-speed automatic   $1000
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start$150$150  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Curve control$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Cargo net$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler $200  
Running boards  $350$350
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Fog lights  $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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   
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$6,020$8,520$4,075$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,945$4,445$0$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,841-4,2060-1,088

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20182006
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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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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