Mercury Mountaineer Mercury Mountaineer 2010 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2009

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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: $44,320

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $2,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,908

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $2,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelMountaineerExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,860 $35,550
Base Invoice $32,523 $32,901
Trailer Tow Package 275  
Package 201A 1,595  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Remote start 385 385
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,195 1,295
Power-deployable running boards 695 695
AWD 2,320 2,320
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275
Navigation system   1,995
Sunroof   850
255/50R20   630
Trailer Tow Package 234  
Package 201A 1,356  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192
All-weather floor mats 66 64
Remote start 327 327
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,016 1,101
Power-deployable running boards 591 591
AWD 2,112 2,112
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234
Navigation system   1,696
Sunroof   723
255/50R20   536
Options (change) 8,645 10,625
Options (change) 7,570 9,252
Destination 815 815
Total Price $44,320 $46,990
Total Invoice $40,908 $42,968

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,641
Model Year20102009
ModelMountaineerExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18255/50-20
Total Price$44,320$46,990
Adjustments for Features-6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,690$46,990
Total Invoice$40,908$42,968
Adjustments for Features-5810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,327$42,968

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102009
ModelMountaineerExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Safety key$5 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,755$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5810

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102009
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

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power-folding third row seats400Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1090100%
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 Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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