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Mercury Montego vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Montego vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,785

Mercury Montego   
Difference: $12,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,181

Mercury Montego   
Difference: $13,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072018201820182018
ModelMontegoMontegoExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBasePremierXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,850 $27,400 $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $22,056 $25,250 $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg. 795          
All-weather floor mats 75 75 120 120 120 120
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295        
Polished alloy wheels 895 695 1,295 595    
Heated front seats 240          
Leather seating surfaces 895          
Navigation system 1,995 1,995        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995 995        
Package 202A     4,100      
Technology Feature Bundle     935      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg. 692          
All-weather floor mats 57 57 114 114 114 114
Obstacle detection, rear 257 257        
Polished alloy wheels 779 605 1,230 565    
Heated front seats 209          
Leather seating surfaces 779          
Navigation system 1,736 1,736        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866 866        
Package 202A     3,895      
Technology Feature Bundle     888      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,895 1,895 1,895 1,895
Options (change) 6,185 4,055 8,445 2,710 2,115 2,115
Options (change) 5,375 3,521 8,022 2,574 2,009 2,009
Destination 750 750 995 995 995 995
Total Price $30,785 $32,205 $43,460 $45,795 $49,060 $57,050
Total Invoice $28,181 $29,521 $41,506 $43,765 $46,887 $54,516

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Montego vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Montego
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,542
Model Year200720072018201820182018
ModelMontegoMontegoExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBasePremierXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine203hp V6203hp V6290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$30,785$32,205$43,460$45,795$49,060$57,050
Adjustments for Features0-490-6,055-8,170-9,845-16,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,785$31,715$37,405$37,625$39,215$40,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$930$0$220$1,810$3,285
Total Invoice$28,181$29,521$41,506$43,765$46,887$54,516
Adjustments for Features0-449-5,783-7,808-9,409-15,633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,181$29,072$35,723$35,957$37,478$38,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$891$0$234$1,755$3,160

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Features Comparison: Mercury Montego vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720072018201820182018
ModelMontegoMontegoExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBasePremierXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100 $100
Active noise reduction     $0
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   $125
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation   $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350 $350
Universal garage door opener $100 $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system     $200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Curve control  $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning     $200
Hill descent control    $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Lane departure warning     $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Safety key  $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500
Stability control  $400$400$400$400
Terrain selector    $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera   $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40    
Class III trailer hitch    $250$250
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers     $175
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 
Black grille (optional)    $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Tow hook(s), front    $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000    
HD radio   $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors   $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 $300
Folding passenger seat$150$150    
Heated second row seats   $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50    
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats  $600   
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,625$5,115$10,680$12,795$14,470$20,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$490$6,055$8,170$9,845$16,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-449-5,783-7,808-9,409-15,633

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Montego vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072018
ModelMontegoExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in112.6 in
Length200.9 in198.3 in
Width74.5 in78.9 in
Height61.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,681 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.8 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.281.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Montego

Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested77579%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
255/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested180051%
Total Not Requested175049%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%

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