Mercury Mountaineer Mercury Mountaineer 2009 Chevrolet Traverse Chevrolet Traverse 2012

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,205

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $3,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,680

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $4,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelMountaineerTraverse
TrimPremierLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,400 $32,760
Base Invoice $29,154 $31,122
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795  
3rd Row Seat Elite Package 1,095  
Navigation and Moon and Tune Pkg. 2,595  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Obstacle detection, rear 295  
Remote start 385  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,195 1,470
AWD 2,320 2,000
Navigation system   1,890
Class III trailer hitch   525
Leather seating surfaces   1,525
2LT Equipment Group   3,145
Sunroof   1,400
Second-row buckets   0
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676  
3rd Row Seat Elite Package 931  
Navigation and Moon and Tune Pkg. 2,206  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Obstacle detection, rear 251  
Remote start 327  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,016 1,294
AWD 2,112 1,900
Navigation system   1,663
Class III trailer hitch   462
Leather seating surfaces   1,342
2LT Equipment Group   2,987
Sunroof   1,232
Second-row buckets   0
Options (change) 9,990 11,955
Options (change) 8,711 10,880
Destination 815 825
Total Price $42,205 $45,540
Total Invoice $38,680 $42,827

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,282
Model Year20092012
ModelMountaineerTraverse
TrimPremierLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8281hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18255/65-18
Total Price$42,205$45,540
Adjustments for Features0-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,205$44,620
Total Invoice$38,680$42,827
Adjustments for Features0-865
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,680$41,962

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092012
ModelMountaineerTraverse
TrimPremierLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated front seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,880$7,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-865

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092012
ModelMountaineerTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in118.9 in
Length193.5 in205.0 in
Width73.5 in78.4 in
Height72.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,717 lb.5,066 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft368.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft3116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
3rd Row Seat Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Power-folding third row seats400No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Navigation and Moon and Tune Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested157580%
Total Not Requested39020%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
USB port25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135065%
Total Not Requested72535%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested65033%
Total Not Requested130067%

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