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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: $31,775

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $7,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,054

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $5,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelMountaineerMountaineerMalibuMalibu
TrimLuxuryPremier2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,795 $33,300 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $28,085 $30,317 $23,769 $25,859
Heated front seats 395      
Security Group 795      
4.6L V8 1,200      
Satellite radio 0 0    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 795 795
Sunroof 850 850 1,000  
Universal garage door opener 150      
AWD 2,200 2,200    
Leather Package     1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,175 1,350
Forward collision warning     395  
2.0L I4     1,710 2,335
Heated front seats 336      
Security Group 676      
4.6L V8 1,068      
Satellite radio 0 0    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 700 700
Sunroof 723 723 880  
Universal garage door opener 128      
AWD 1,958 1,958    
Leather Package     880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,034 1,188
Forward collision warning     348  
2.0L I4     1,633 2,207
Options (change) 7,585 5,045 6,075 4,480
Options (change) 6,585 4,377 5,475 4,095
Destination 645 645 810 810
Total Price $39,025 $38,990 $31,775 $32,655
Total Invoice $35,315 $35,339 $30,054 $30,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,870
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelMountaineerMountaineerMalibuMalibu
TrimLuxuryPremier2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$39,025$38,990$31,775$32,655
Adjustments for Features-2,035-3,135-4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,990$35,855$31,325$32,655
Cost Above Minimum$1,135$0$0$1,330
Total Invoice$35,315$35,339$30,054$30,764
Adjustments for Features-1,842-2,841-4260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,473$32,498$29,628$30,764
Cost Above Minimum$975$0$0$1,136

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2006200620132013
ModelMountaineerMountaineerMalibuMalibu
TrimLuxuryPremier2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding third row seats $600  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Total Value of Features$6,125$7,225$4,540$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,035$3,135$450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,842-2,841-4260

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062013
ModelMountaineerMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in107.8 in
Length193.5 in191.5 in
Width73.5 in73.0 in
Height72.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,742 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.8 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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Luxury

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32531%
Total Not Requested71569%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested107591%

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