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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: $7,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,181

Mercury Montego   
Difference: $7,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelMontegoMontegoExplorerExplorer
TrimBasePremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,850 $27,400 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $22,056 $25,250 $27,273 $30,178
Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg. 795      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 55 55
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295 295  
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Heated front seats 240      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995 995 1,295 1,295
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
Polished alloy wheels 895 695    
Luxury Package     1,290  
255/50R20     1,325  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Third-row seat     875 375
Audiophile Package     510  
Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg. 692      
All-weather floor mats 57 57 47 47
Obstacle detection, rear 257 257 251  
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Heated front seats 209      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866 866 1,101 1,101
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,696 1,696
Polished alloy wheels 779 605    
Luxury Package     1,097  
255/50R20     1,127  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Third-row seat     744 319
Audiophile Package     433  
Options (change) 6,185 4,055 8,950 5,030
Options (change) 5,375 3,521 7,688 4,355
Destination 750 750 785 785
Total Price $30,785 $32,205 $38,980 $38,210
Total Invoice $28,181 $29,521 $35,746 $35,318

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Montego vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Montego
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,618
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelMontegoMontegoExplorerExplorer
TrimBasePremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine203hp V6203hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$30,785$32,205$38,980$38,210
Adjustments for Features0-490-2,725-2,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,785$31,715$36,255$35,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$930$770$0
Total Invoice$28,181$29,521$35,746$35,318
Adjustments for Features0-449-2,499-2,519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,181$29,072$33,247$32,799
Cost Above Minimum$0$891$448$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Montego vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2007200720082008
ModelMontegoMontegoExplorerExplorer
TrimBasePremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
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
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
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 
White-letter tires   $0
Total Value of Features$1,800$2,290$4,525$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$490$2,725$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-449-2,499-2,519

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Montego vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072008
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 Weight3,680 lb.4,531 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

Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested107584%
Total Not Requested20016%
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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

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