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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: $34,205

Mercury Montego Premier   
Difference: $7,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,258

Mercury Montego Premier   
Difference: $5,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelMontegoExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,880 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $24,737 $27,518 $29,578
Safety Package 595    
AWD 1,850    
Obstacle detection, rear 295 255 255
Sunroof 895 850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995 1,295 1,295
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
Side curtain airbags   560 560
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Safety Package 518    
AWD 1,665    
Obstacle detection, rear 257 217 217
Sunroof 779 723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866 1,101 1,101
Navigation system 1,736 1,696 1,696
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
Side curtain airbags   476 476
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 6,625 10,430 8,730
Options (change) 5,821 9,004 7,559
Destination 700 645 645
Total Price $34,205 $41,275 $41,890
Total Invoice $31,258 $37,167 $37,782

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Montego vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Montego Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,302
Model Year200620062006
ModelMontegoExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine203hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionCVTA6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$34,205$41,275$41,890
Adjustments for Features0-1,785-1,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,205$39,490$40,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$31,258$37,167$37,782
Adjustments for Features0-1,607-1,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,258$35,560$36,172
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$612

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Features Comparison: Mercury Montego vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620062006
ModelMontegoExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,990$5,775$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,785$1,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,607-1,610

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Montego vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Montego vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062006
ModelMontegoExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in113.7 in
Length200.9 in193.4 in
Width74.5 in73.7 in
Height61.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,819 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 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		21.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		21.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		21.283.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Montego vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Mercury Montego Premier

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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