Mercury Mountaineer Mercury Mountaineer 2009 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2011

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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: $43,245

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $5,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,567

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $4,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelMountaineerExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,400 $37,535
Base Invoice $29,154 $34,952
4.6L V8 1,310  
3rd Row Seat Elite Package 1,095  
Navigation and Moon and Tune Pkg. 2,595  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795  
Heated front seats 495  
Trailer Tow Package 275 570
AWD 2,320 2,000
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,195  
Remote start 385  
Power-adjustable pedals 195  
Obstacle detection, rear 295  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Package 301A   2,250
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,095
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Polished alloy wheels   595
Second-row buckets   750
Second-row high console   100
Roof rack crossbars   120
4.6L V8 1,192  
3rd Row Seat Elite Package 931  
Navigation and Moon and Tune Pkg. 2,206  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676  
Heated front seats 421  
Trailer Tow Package 234 484
AWD 2,112 1,820
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,016  
Remote start 327  
Power-adjustable pedals 166  
Obstacle detection, rear 251  
All-weather floor mats 66 64
Package 301A   1,913
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,798
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Polished alloy wheels   506
Second-row buckets   638
Second-row high console   85
Roof rack crossbars   106
Options (change) 11,030 10,150
Options (change) 9,598 8,770
Destination 815 825
Total Price $43,245 $48,510
Total Invoice $39,567 $44,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,051
Model Year20092011
ModelMountaineerExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18255/50-20
Total Price$43,245$48,510
Adjustments for Features0-3,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,245$45,320
Total Invoice$39,567$44,547
Adjustments for Features0-2,929
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,567$41,618

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
ModelMountaineerExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
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 bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
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
Total Value of Features$7,930$11,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,929

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
ModelMountaineerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in112.6 in
Length193.5 in197.1 in
Width73.5 in78.9 in
Height72.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,717 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft380.7 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%
Navigation and Moon and Tune Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested160081%
Total Not Requested36519%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested67535%
Total Not Requested125065%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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