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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: $33,700

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $1,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,059

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201520152015
ModelMountaineerMountaineerTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLuxuryPremierSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,795 $33,300 $29,485 $34,405 $40,220
Base Invoice $28,085 $30,317 $27,201 $31,738 $37,103
Security Group 795        
Heated front seats 395        
Satellite radio 0 0      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 795 795 795
Power-adjustable pedals 225 225      
Universal garage door opener 150        
Package 201A     1,050    
Leather seating surfaces     1,495    
Security Group 676        
Heated front seats 336        
Satellite radio 0 0      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 710 710 710
Power-adjustable pedals 192 192      
Universal garage door opener 128        
Package 201A     938    
Leather seating surfaces     1,335    
Options (change) 3,560 2,220 3,340 795 795
Options (change) 3,028 1,888 2,983 710 710
Destination 645 645 875 875 875
Total Price $35,000 $36,165 $33,700 $36,075 $41,890
Total Invoice $31,758 $32,850 $31,059 $33,323 $38,688

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23
Model Year20062006201520152015
ModelMountaineerMountaineerTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLuxuryPremierSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6292hp V8288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5A6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$35,000$36,165$33,700$36,075$41,890
Adjustments for Features-745-1,9450-1,140-3,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,255$34,220$33,700$34,935$38,175
Cost Above Minimum$35$0$0$1,235$4,475
Total Invoice$31,758$32,850$31,059$33,323$38,688
Adjustments for Features-676-1,7670-1,053-3,431
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,082$31,083$31,059$32,270$35,257
Cost Above Minimum$0$1$0$1,211$4,198

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062006201520152015
ModelMountaineerMountaineerTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLuxuryPremierSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
6-speed automatic $1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt steering wheel, power   $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Curve control  $50$50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Safety key  $5$5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo net   $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear air vents$100 $100$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   
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards$350$350   
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Fog lights$125$125   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Folding third row seats $600   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power recliner, 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$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,500$5,700$3,755$4,895$7,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$745$1,945$0$1,140$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments-676-1,7670-1,053-3,431

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062015
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.3,970 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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested12512%
Total Not Requested95088%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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