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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: $35,850

Mercury Mountaineer Luxury   
Difference: $2,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,481

Mercury Mountaineer Luxury   
Difference: $2,861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelMountaineerMountaineerTaurusTaurus
TrimLuxuryPremierLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,795 $33,300 $32,155 $38,155
Base Invoice $28,085 $30,317 $29,635 $35,025
Security Group 795      
Heated front seats 395      
Satellite radio 0 0    
Sunroof 850 850 995  
Power-adjustable pedals 225 225    
Universal garage door opener 150      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,850 1,850
Package 303A     2,800  
Package 401A       2,000
Security Group 676      
Heated front seats 336      
Satellite radio 0 0    
Sunroof 723 723 866  
Power-adjustable pedals 192 192    
Universal garage door opener 128      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,610 1,610
Package 303A     2,436  
Package 401A       1,740
Options (change) 4,410 3,070 5,645 3,850
Options (change) 3,751 2,611 4,912 3,350
Destination 645 645 795 795
Total Price $35,850 $37,015 $38,595 $42,800
Total Invoice $32,481 $33,573 $35,342 $39,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,096
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelMountaineerMountaineerTaurusTaurus
TrimLuxuryPremierLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6292hp V8263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5A6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$35,850$37,015$38,595$42,800
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-835-2,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,850$35,815$37,760$40,715
Cost Above Minimum$35$0$0$2,955
Total Invoice$32,481$33,573$35,342$39,170
Adjustments for Features0-1,088-765-1,908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,481$32,485$34,577$37,262
Cost Above Minimum$0$4$0$2,685

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelMountaineerMountaineerTaurusTaurus
TrimLuxuryPremierLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed automatic $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Proximity key  $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Fog lights$125$125  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats $600  
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels   $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,500$5,700$5,335$6,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$835$2,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,088-765-1,908

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062012
ModelMountaineerTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in112.9 in
Length193.5 in202.9 in
Width73.5 in76.2 in
Height72.8 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,462 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.1 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 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft320.1 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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32513%
Total Not Requested225087%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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