Mercury Milan Mercury Milan 2009 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2012

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Mercury Milan vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Milan vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,880

Mercury Milan Premier   
Difference: $8,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,919

Mercury Milan Premier   
Difference: $8,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelMilanExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,410 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $21,484 $30,027 $35,268
3.0L V6 1,460    
Navigation system 1,895 795  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 795    
VOGA Package 995    
Stability control 495    
Rear spoiler 295    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Heated front seats 295    
Remote start 295    
AWD 1,850 2,000 2,000
Package 205A   2,800  
255/50HR20   1,195  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Polished alloy wheels     595
Package 301A     2,250
3.0L V6 1,314    
Navigation system 1,649 676  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 692    
VOGA Package 866    
Stability control 431    
Rear spoiler 257    
All-weather floor mats 65 64 64
Obstacle detection, rear 257    
Heated front seats 257    
Remote start 257    
AWD 1,665 1,820 1,820
Package 205A   2,380  
255/50HR20   1,016  
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Polished alloy wheels     506
Package 301A     1,913
Options (change) 8,745 8,460 6,515
Options (change) 7,710 7,312 5,659
Destination 725 825 825
Total Price $32,880 $41,380 $45,195
Total Invoice $29,919 $38,164 $41,752

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Milan vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Milan Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,174
Model Year200920122012
ModelMilanExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine221hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$32,880$41,380$45,195
Adjustments for Features0-3,330-6,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,880$38,050$39,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000
Total Invoice$29,919$38,164$41,752
Adjustments for Features0-3,071-5,677
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,919$35,093$36,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$982

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Features Comparison: Mercury Milan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920122012
ModelMilanExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150 $150
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$5,825$9,155$11,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,330$6,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,071-5,677

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Milan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092012
ModelMilanExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in112.6 in
Length190.2 in197.1 in
Width72.2 in78.9 in
Height55.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,453 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.880.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Milan Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
VOGA Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
255/50HR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50HR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested150050%
Total Not Requested152550%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested67535%
Total Not Requested125065%

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