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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,910

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $5,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,099

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $5,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelMountaineerEscape
TrimPremierXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,305 $23,455
Base Invoice $27,377 $21,789
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895  
Navigation system 1,995 2,695
4.6L V8 1,310  
Amenities Package 1,295  
Remote start 385 345
All-weather floor mats 75 55
AWD 2,310 1,750
Sun and SYNC Package   745
Leather Comfort Group   745
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   345
Running boards   345
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   695
3.0L V6   1,010
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761  
Navigation system 1,696 2,291
4.6L V8 1,192  
Amenities Package 1,101  
Remote start 326 293
All-weather floor mats 57 47
AWD 2,112 1,592
Sun and SYNC Package   633
Leather Comfort Group   633
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   293
Running boards   293
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   591
3.0L V6   919
Options (change) 8,265 8,730
Options (change) 7,245 7,585
Destination 785 725
Total Price $38,355 $32,910
Total Invoice $35,407 $30,099

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,931
Model Year20082009
ModelMountaineerEscape
TrimPremierXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8240hp V6
TransmissionA6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/65-17
Total Price$38,355$32,910
Adjustments for Features-2,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,780$32,910
Total Invoice$35,407$30,099
Adjustments for Features-2,3770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,030$30,099

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082009
ModelMountaineerEscape
TrimPremierXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Power-deployable running boards$750 
Running boards $350
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$6,025$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3770

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082009
ModelMountaineerEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in103.1 in
Length193.5 in174.7 in
Width73.5 in71.1 in
Height72.8 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,717 lb.3,529 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.6 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 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-deployable running boards750No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested038%
Total Not Requested062%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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