Mercury Mountaineer Mercury Mountaineer 2006 Ford Taurus Ford Taurus 2008

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,230

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $5,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,300

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $4,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelMountaineerMountaineerTaurus
TrimLuxuryPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,795 $33,300 $27,620
Base Invoice $28,085 $30,317 $25,388
Security Group 795    
Heated front seats 395    
4.6L V8 1,200    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 995
Power-adjustable pedals 225 225  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995
Universal garage door opener 150    
AWD 2,200 2,200 1,850
Limited Convenience Package     475
Stability control     495
Security Group 676    
Heated front seats 336    
4.6L V8 1,068    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 866
Power-adjustable pedals 192 192  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,736
Universal garage door opener 128    
AWD 1,958 1,958 1,666
Limited Convenience Package     413
Stability control     431
Options (change) 8,255 5,715 5,810
Options (change) 7,155 4,947 5,112
Destination 645 645 800
Total Price $39,695 $39,660 $34,230
Total Invoice $35,885 $35,909 $31,300

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,336
Model Year200620062008
ModelMountaineerMountaineerTaurus
TrimLuxuryPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/55-18
Total Price$39,695$39,660$34,230
Adjustments for Features-1,410-2,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,285$37,150$34,230
Cost Above Minimum$1,135$0$0
Total Invoice$35,885$35,909$31,300
Adjustments for Features-1,275-2,2730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,610$33,636$31,300
Cost Above Minimum$974$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200620062008
ModelMountaineerMountaineerTaurus
TrimLuxuryPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats $600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,925$6,025$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,410$2,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,275-2,2730

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062008
ModelMountaineerTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in112.9 in
Length193.5 in200.4 in
Width73.5 in74.5 in
Height72.8 in61.5 in
Curb Weight4,742 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in41.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft321.2 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%
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
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested47592%
Total Not Requested408%

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