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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,045

Mercury Mountaineer Luxury   
Difference: $885

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,182

Mercury Mountaineer Luxury   
Difference: $1,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelMountaineerMountaineerExplorer Sport Trac
TrimLuxuryPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $30,795 $33,300 $27,490
Base Invoice $28,085 $30,317 $25,606
Security Group 795    
Trailer Tow Package 150 150  
4.6L V8 1,200   1,310
Power-adjustable pedals 120 225 150
Satellite radio 0 0 195
Sunroof 850 850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,295
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995
AWD 2,200 2,200 2,520
Class IV trailer hitch     225
Adrenaline Package     2,995
Electronics Package     545
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers     510
Floor mats     65
Security Group 676    
Trailer Tow Package 128 128  
4.6L V8 1,068   1,192
Power-adjustable pedals 102 192 128
Satellite radio 0 0 166
Sunroof 723 723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,101
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,696
AWD 1,958 1,958 2,294
Class IV trailer hitch     192
Adrenaline Package     2,756
Electronics Package     463
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers     433
Floor mats     47
Options (change) 8,605 6,715 12,655
Options (change) 7,452 5,798 11,191
Destination 645 645 785
Total Price $40,045 $40,660 $40,930
Total Invoice $36,182 $36,760 $37,582

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,947
Model Year200620062008
ModelMountaineerMountaineerExplorer Sport Trac
TrimLuxuryPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$40,045$40,660$40,930
Adjustments for Features-450-2,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,595$38,310$40,930
Cost Above Minimum$1,285$0$0
Total Invoice$36,182$36,760$37,582
Adjustments for Features-407-2,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,775$34,635$37,582
Cost Above Minimum$1,140$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year200620062008
ModelMountaineerMountaineerExplorer Sport Trac
TrimLuxuryPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power sliding rear window  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear defrost$200$200 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$4,775$6,675$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$2,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-407-2,1250

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20062008
ModelMountaineerExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase113.7 in130.5 in
Length193.5 in210.2 in
Width73.5 in73.7 in
Height72.8 in72.5 in
Curb Weight4,742 lb.4,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.9 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 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Luxury

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch100No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested2520%
Total Not Requested10080%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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