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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: $42,665

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $6,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,074

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $6,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelMountaineerExplorer
TrimPremierSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,400 $41,675
Base Invoice $29,154 $38,862
3rd Row Seat Elite Package 1,095  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Navigation and Moon and Tune Pkg. 2,595  
Trailer Tow Package 275 570
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795  
Heated front seats 495  
AWD 2,320  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,195  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Obstacle detection, rear 295  
Navigation system   795
Roof rack crossbars   135
Rear bumper protector   85
Second-row high console   100
Second-row buckets   750
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
3rd Row Seat Elite Package 931  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Navigation and Moon and Tune Pkg. 2,206  
Trailer Tow Package 234 497
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676  
Heated front seats 421  
AWD 2,112  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,016  
All-weather floor mats 66 66
Obstacle detection, rear 251  
Navigation system   694
Roof rack crossbars   118
Rear bumper protector   74
Second-row high console   87
Second-row buckets   655
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741
Options (change) 10,450 6,100
Options (change) 9,105 5,324
Destination 815 895
Total Price $42,665 $48,670
Total Invoice $39,074 $45,081

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,682
Model Year20092014
ModelMountaineerExplorer
TrimPremierSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18255/50-20
Total Price$42,665$48,670
Adjustments for Features0-1,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,665$47,240
Total Invoice$39,074$45,081
Adjustments for Features0-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,074$43,756

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092014
ModelMountaineerExplorer
TrimPremierSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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 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
Surround sound $250
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,015$9,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,325

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092014
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.4,921 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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See a complete comparison of Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

3rd Row Seat Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Power-folding third row seats400No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
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%
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%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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