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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,155

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $3,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,725

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $2,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200920092009
ModelMountaineerMountaineerTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimLuxuryPremierSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,795 $33,300 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $28,085 $30,317 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
Security Group 795        
Quad Bucket Seating Group 490 490      
Third-row seat 375        
Heated front seats 395   240    
Rear HVAC unit 650   650 650 650
4.6L V8 1,200        
Satellite radio 0 0 195    
Sunroof 850 850 960 960 960
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 995 995 995
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
Power-adjustable pedals 225 225      
Universal garage door opener 150        
AWD 2,200 2,200 1,850 1,850 1,850
Power-folding third row seats 495 495      
Interior Convenience Group     595    
Interior Power Package     295    
Second-row high console     95 95  
Leather seating surfaces     895    
Obstacle detection, rear     295 295  
Security Group 676        
Quad Bucket Seating Group 417 417      
Third-row seat 319        
Heated front seats 336   209    
Rear HVAC unit 553   566 566 566
4.6L V8 1,068        
Satellite radio 0 0 170    
Sunroof 723 723 835 835 835
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 866 866 866
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,736 1,736 1,736
Power-adjustable pedals 192 192      
Universal garage door opener 128        
AWD 1,958 1,958 1,666 1,666 1,665
Power-folding third row seats 421 421      
Interior Convenience Group     518    
Interior Power Package     257    
Second-row high console     83 83  
Leather seating surfaces     779    
Obstacle detection, rear     257 257  
Options (change) 11,115 7,550 9,060 6,840 6,450
Options (change) 9,588 6,508 7,942 6,009 5,668
Destination 645 645 825 825 825
Total Price $42,555 $41,495 $38,155 $38,995 $39,600
Total Invoice $38,318 $37,470 $34,725 $35,546 $36,101

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,977
Model Year20062006200920092009
ModelMountaineerMountaineerTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimLuxuryPremierSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine292hp V8292hp V8263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$42,555$41,495$38,155$38,995$39,600
Adjustments for Features-850-8500-150-490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,705$40,645$38,155$38,845$39,110
Cost Above Minimum$1,060$0$0$690$955
Total Invoice$38,318$37,470$34,725$35,546$36,101
Adjustments for Features-765-7680-137-447
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,553$36,702$34,725$35,409$35,654
Cost Above Minimum$851$0$0$684$929

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20062006200920092009
ModelMountaineerMountaineerTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimLuxuryPremierSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000   
Stowable third row seats  $600$600$600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0   
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Total Value of Features$5,725$5,725$4,875$5,025$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$850$0$150$490
Value of Feature Adjustments-765-7680-137-447

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20062009
ModelMountaineerTaurus X
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in112.9 in
Length193.5 in200.3 in
Width73.5 in74.9 in
Height72.8 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,742 lb.4,204 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft347.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Luxury

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested72583%
Total Not Requested15017%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Second-row high console
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested37579%
Total Not Requested10021%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Second-row high console
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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