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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,200

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $730

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,070

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $1,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620072007
ModelMountaineerMountaineerExplorerExplorer
TrimLuxuryPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,795 $33,300 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $28,085 $30,317 $26,790 $29,361
Security Group 795      
Heated front seats 395      
Trailer Tow Package 150 150    
Rear HVAC unit 650   675 285
Third-row seat 375   845 375
Quad Bucket Seating Group 490 490 795 795
4.6L V8 1,200   1,295 1,295
Roof rack crossbars 60 60 115 115
Satellite radio 0 0 195 195
Power-folding third row seats 495 495 495 495
Power-adjustable pedals 225 225    
Sunroof 850 850 850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295
Power-deployable running boards 495 495 695 695
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
Universal garage door opener 150      
AWD 2,200 2,200    
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,450  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     225 225
Obstacle detection, rear     255  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0  
4WD w/low range     2,295 2,295
Security Group 676      
Heated front seats 336      
Trailer Tow Package 128 128    
Rear HVAC unit 553   574 243
Third-row seat 319   718 319
Quad Bucket Seating Group 417 417 676 676
4.6L V8 1,068   1,192 1,192
Roof rack crossbars 51 51 97 97
Satellite radio 0 0 166 166
Power-folding third row seats 421 421 421 421
Power-adjustable pedals 192 192    
Sunroof 723 723 723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,101 1,101
Power-deployable running boards 421 421 591 591
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,696 1,696
Universal garage door opener 128      
AWD 1,958 1,958    
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,232  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     192 192
Obstacle detection, rear     217  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0  
4WD w/low range     2,112 2,112
Options (change) 11,820 8,255 13,825 11,260
Options (change) 10,188 7,108 12,006 9,827
Destination 645 645 735 735
Total Price $43,260 $42,200 $42,930 $43,110
Total Invoice $38,918 $38,070 $39,531 $39,923

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,231
Model Year2006200620072007
ModelMountaineerMountaineerExplorerExplorer
TrimLuxuryPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$43,260$42,200$42,930$43,110
Adjustments for Features00-250-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,260$42,200$42,680$42,860
Cost Above Minimum$1,060$0$0$180
Total Invoice$38,918$38,070$39,531$39,923
Adjustments for Features00-230-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,918$38,070$39,301$39,691
Cost Above Minimum$848$0$0$390

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006200620072007
ModelMountaineerMountaineerExplorerExplorer
TrimLuxuryPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD w/low range  $2200$2200
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels  $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,475$3,475$3,725$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$250$250
Value of Feature Adjustments00-230-232

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062007
ModelMountaineerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in113.7 in
Length193.5 in193.4 in
Width73.5 in73.7 in
Height72.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,742 lb.4,706 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 in38.7 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 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Luxury

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested72583%
Total Not Requested15017%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
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%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested72574%
Total Not Requested25026%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested72574%
Total Not Requested25026%
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%

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