Mercury Mountaineer Mercury Mountaineer 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2006

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,510

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $8,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,809

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $6,651

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelMountaineerMountaineerMalibu
TrimLuxuryPremierMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,795 $33,300 $23,465
Base Invoice $28,085 $30,317 $22,175
Security Group 795    
Power-adjustable pedals 120 225  
Satellite radio 0 0 325
Sunroof 850 850 800
Universal garage door opener 150    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
CD changer, in-dash     300
Entertainment system, console-mounted     995
Security Group 676    
Power-adjustable pedals 102 192  
Satellite radio 0 0 270
Sunroof 723 723 664
Universal garage door opener 128    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
CD changer, in-dash     249
Entertainment system, console-mounted     826
Options (change) 3,210 2,370 2,420
Options (change) 2,730 2,016 2,009
Destination 645 645 625
Total Price $34,650 $36,315 $26,510
Total Invoice $31,460 $32,978 $24,809

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,322
Model Year200620062006
ModelMountaineerMountaineerMalibu
TrimLuxuryPremierMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6292hp V8201hp V6
TransmissionA5A6T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/50-17
Total Price$34,650$36,315$26,510
Adjustments for Features-1,235-3,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,415$33,180$26,510
Cost Above Minimum$235$0$0
Total Invoice$31,460$32,978$24,809
Adjustments for Features-1,121-2,8470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,339$30,131$24,809
Cost Above Minimum$208$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620062006
ModelMountaineerMountaineerMalibu
TrimLuxuryPremierMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$5,400$7,300$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,235$3,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,121-2,8470

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062006
ModelMountaineerMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in112.3 in
Length193.5 in187.8 in
Width73.5 in69.8 in
Height72.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,462 lb.3,459 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in41.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft341.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Luxury

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

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