Mercury Mountaineer Mercury Mountaineer 2008 Ford Escape Ford Escape 2012

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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: $37,370

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $2,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,240

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $2,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMountaineerEscape
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,305 $26,370
Base Invoice $27,377 $24,587
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895  
Amenities Package 1,295  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995
4.6L V8 1,310  
Remote start 385 345
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Roof rack crossbars 115  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,195  
AWD 2,310 1,750
Limited Luxury Package   1,585
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   395
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
3.0L V6   1,195
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   495
Running boards   345
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761  
Amenities Package 1,101  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696
4.6L V8 1,192  
Remote start 326 293
All-weather floor mats 57 64
Roof rack crossbars 97  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,016  
AWD 2,112 1,593
Limited Luxury Package   1,348
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   336
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
3.0L V6   1,088
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   421
Running boards   293
Options (change) 9,575 10,175
Options (change) 8,358 8,828
Destination 785 825
Total Price $39,665 $37,370
Total Invoice $36,520 $34,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,148
Model Year20082012
ModelMountaineerEscape
TrimPremierLimited
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$39,665$37,370
Adjustments for Features-1,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,435$37,370
Total Invoice$36,520$34,240
Adjustments for Features-1,1320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,388$34,240

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082012
ModelMountaineerEscape
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Power-deployable running boards$750 
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats $200
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 
Total Value of Features$6,650$5,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1320

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082012
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-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-deployable running boards750No
Total Requested35032%
Total Not Requested75068%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested32593%
Total Not Requested257%
Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67565%
Total Not Requested36535%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

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