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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: $27,575

Mercury Montego Luxury   
Difference: $6,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,415

Mercury Montego Luxury   
Difference: $6,677

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelMontegoMontegoExplorer
TrimLuxuryPremierXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,430 $26,880 $29,280
Base Invoice $22,532 $24,737 $27,404
Safety Package 595 595  
AWD 1,850 1,850 2,320
Leather seating surfaces 0    
4.6L V8     1,310
SYNC and Sirius Package     670
Safety Package 518 518  
AWD 1,665 1,665 2,112
Leather seating surfaces 0    
4.6L V8     1,192
SYNC and Sirius Package     569
Options (change) 2,445 2,445 4,300
Options (change) 2,183 2,183 3,873
Destination 700 700 815
Total Price $27,575 $30,025 $34,395
Total Invoice $25,415 $27,620 $32,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Montego vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Montego Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,602
Model Year200620062010
ModelMontegoMontegoExplorer
TrimLuxuryPremierXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine203hp V6203hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVTA6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 780, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-18235/70-16
Total Price$27,575$30,025$34,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,315-80
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,575$28,710$34,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$0
Total Invoice$25,415$27,620$32,092
Adjustments for Features0-1,210-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,415$26,410$32,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$995$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Montego vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620062010
ModelMontegoMontegoExplorer
TrimLuxuryPremierXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Safety key  $5
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net $40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Roof rack  $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Outside temperature display $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$5,400$6,715$5,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,315$80
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,210-75

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Montego vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062010
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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Option Package Details
Mercury Montego Luxury

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

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 XLT

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested15025%
Total Not Requested45075%

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