Mercury Mountaineer Mercury Mountaineer 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2012

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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,079

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelMountaineerMountaineerMalibu
TrimBasePremierLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,700 $31,400 $28,600
Base Invoice $26,697 $29,154 $27,027
Comfort Package 1,395    
Sun and SYNC Package 795    
Satellite radio 195    
Remote start 385 385  
Moon and Tune Elite Package   795  
Heated front seats   495  
Comfort Package 1,186    
Sun and SYNC Package 675    
Satellite radio 166    
Remote start 327 327  
Moon and Tune Elite Package   676  
Heated front seats   421  
Options (change) 2,770 1,675 0
Options (change) 2,354 1,424 0
Destination 815 815 760
Total Price $32,285 $33,890 $29,360
Total Invoice $29,866 $31,393 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $853
Model Year200920092012
ModelMountaineerMountaineerMalibu
TrimBasePremierLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6169hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/50-18
Total Price$32,285$33,890$29,360
Adjustments for Features-1,325-2,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,960$31,040$29,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$80$0
Total Invoice$29,866$31,393$27,787
Adjustments for Features-1,226-2,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,640$28,753$27,787
Cost Above Minimum$0$113$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200920092012
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 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$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$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $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 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards $350 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats $600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$4,240$5,765$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,325$2,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,226-2,6400

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092012
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.3,416 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

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 Requested175082%
Total Not Requested37518%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested102593%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
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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