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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: $28,670

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,023

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelMountaineerMountaineerMalibu
TrimBasePremierLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,700 $31,400 $27,095
Base Invoice $26,697 $29,154 $25,605
Moon and Tune Elite Package 795 795  
Comfort Package 1,395    
Satellite radio 195    
Power-adjustable pedals 195 195 125
Remote start 385 385  
Heated front seats   495  
Sunroof     800
Moon and Tune Elite Package 676 676  
Comfort Package 1,186    
Satellite radio 166    
Power-adjustable pedals 166 166 104
Remote start 327 327  
Heated front seats   421  
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 2,965 1,870 925
Options (change) 2,521 1,590 768
Destination 815 815 650
Total Price $32,480 $34,085 $28,670
Total Invoice $30,033 $31,559 $27,023

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,961
Model Year200920092008
ModelMountaineerMountaineerMalibu
TrimBasePremierLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/50-18
Total Price$32,480$34,085$28,670
Adjustments for Features-1,135-2,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,345$31,425$28,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$80$0
Total Invoice$30,033$31,559$27,023
Adjustments for Features-1,049-2,4630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,984$29,096$27,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$112$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200920092008
ModelMountaineerMountaineerMalibu
TrimBasePremierLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards $350 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port $25 
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats $600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,115$5,640$2,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,135$2,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,049-2,4630

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092008
ModelMountaineerMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in112.3 in
Length193.5 in191.8 in
Width73.5 in70.3 in
Height72.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.6 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested170080%
Total Not Requested42520%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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