Mercury Mountaineer Mercury Mountaineer 2008 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2016

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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: $39,210

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $10,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,986

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $11,907

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelMountaineerExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,305 $41,300
Base Invoice $27,377 $39,442
4.6L V8 1,310  
3rd Row Seat Elite Package 1,095  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895  
Heated front seats 495  
Navigation system 1,995  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795  
Trailer Tow Package 275  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,195  
Power-adjustable pedals 195  
Remote start 385  
Obstacle detection, rear 295  
Roof rack crossbars 115 140
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570
Rear bumper protector   75
Second-row high console   150
Second-row buckets   695
AWD   2,000
Polished alloy wheels   595
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
4.6L V8 1,192  
3rd Row Seat Elite Package 931  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761  
Heated front seats 421  
Navigation system 1,696  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676  
Trailer Tow Package 234  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,016  
Power-adjustable pedals 166  
Remote start 326  
Obstacle detection, rear 251  
Roof rack crossbars 97 133
All-weather floor mats 57 71
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542
Rear bumper protector   71
Second-row high console   144
Second-row buckets   660
AWD   1,910
Polished alloy wheels   565
Panoramic sunroof   1,515
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Options (change) 9,120 7,890
Options (change) 7,824 7,506
Destination 785 945
Total Price $39,210 $50,135
Total Invoice $35,986 $47,893

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,210
Model Year20082016
ModelMountaineerExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18255/50-20
Total Price$39,210$50,135
Adjustments for Features0-7,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,210$43,125
Total Invoice$35,986$47,893
Adjustments for Features0-6,697
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,986$41,196

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082016
ModelMountaineerExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,125$13,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,697

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082016
ModelMountaineerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in112.6 in
Length193.5 in198.3 in
Width73.5 in78.9 in
Height72.8 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,545 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

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-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
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%
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 Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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