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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: $32,355

Mercury Montego Premier   
Difference: $8,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,593

Mercury Montego Premier   
Difference: $8,477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelMontegoExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,880 $33,000 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $24,737 $30,773 $35,622 $40,191
Safety Package 595      
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
Navigation system 1,995 795 795 795
Sunroof 895      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995      
Package 202B   2,950    
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995 1,995
Safety Package 518      
Obstacle detection, rear 257      
Navigation system 1,736 694 694 694
Sunroof 779      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866      
Package 202B   2,575    
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741 1,741 1,741
Options (change) 4,775 7,335 4,385 4,385
Options (change) 4,156 6,402 3,827 3,827
Destination 700 895 895 895
Total Price $32,355 $41,230 $43,480 $48,380
Total Invoice $29,593 $38,070 $40,344 $44,913

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Montego vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Montego Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,885
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelMontegoExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine203hp V6290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$32,355$41,230$43,480$48,380
Adjustments for Features0-3,890-5,255-6,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,355$37,340$38,225$41,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$885$4,360
Total Invoice$29,593$38,070$40,344$44,913
Adjustments for Features0-3,592-4,876-6,201
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,593$34,478$35,468$38,712
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$990$4,234

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Features Comparison: Mercury Montego vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006201520152015
ModelMontegoExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Brake assist $50$50$50
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Terrain selector   $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Compass$0   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Machined alloy wheels$350  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,540$9,430$10,795$12,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,890$5,255$6,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,592-4,876-6,201

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Montego vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062015
ModelMontegoExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in112.6 in
Length200.9 in197.1 in
Width74.5 in78.9 in
Height61.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,657 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 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
21.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.280.7 ft3

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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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested172561%
Total Not Requested110039%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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