Mercury Mountaineer Mercury Mountaineer 2008 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2006

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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: $42,060

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $2,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,565

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $1,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelMountaineerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,305 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $27,377 $27,518 $29,578
Amenities Package 1,295    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,200 1,200
Heated front seats 495    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795 795
3rd Row Seat Elite Package 1,095    
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895    
Trailer Tow Package 275    
AWD 2,310    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,195 1,295 1,295
Power-adjustable pedals 195    
Roof rack crossbars 115 60 60
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   150 150
Third-row seat   845 845
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Rear HVAC unit   650 650
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Sunroof   850 850
Power-folding third row seats   495 495
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Amenities Package 1,101    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,068 1,068
Heated front seats 421    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676 676
3rd Row Seat Elite Package 931    
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761    
Trailer Tow Package 234    
AWD 2,112    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,696
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,016 1,101 1,101
Power-adjustable pedals 166    
Roof rack crossbars 97 51 51
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   128 128
Third-row seat   718 718
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Rear HVAC unit   553 553
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Sunroof   723 723
Power-folding third row seats   421 421
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 11,970 13,425 11,725
Options (change) 10,403 11,551 10,106
Destination 785 645 645
Total Price $42,060 $44,270 $44,885
Total Invoice $38,565 $39,714 $40,329

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,745
Model Year200820062006
ModelMountaineerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$42,060$44,270$44,885
Adjustments for Features-65000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,410$44,270$44,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$38,565$39,714$40,329
Adjustments for Features-59600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,969$39,714$40,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820062006
ModelMountaineerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Power-deployable running boards$750  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Satellite radio$200  
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  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,700$4,050$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-59600

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082006
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 Weight4,717 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 Premier

Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-deployable running boards750No
Total Requested35032%
Total Not Requested75068%
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%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
3rd Row Seat Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Power-folding third row seats400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
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 Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt 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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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