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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: $34,425

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $3,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,840

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $3,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelMountaineerTaurus
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,305 $31,770
Base Invoice $27,377 $29,263
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895  
Heated front seats 495  
Navigation system 1,995 1,750
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Remote start 385 395
Obstacle detection, rear 295  
Power-adjustable pedals 195  
Sunroof   895
Package 303B   2,500
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761  
Heated front seats 421  
Navigation system 1,696 1,523
All-weather floor mats 57 65
Remote start 326 344
Obstacle detection, rear 251  
Power-adjustable pedals 166  
Sunroof   779
Package 303B   2,175
Options (change) 4,335 5,615
Options (change) 3,678 4,886
Destination 785 825
Total Price $34,425 $38,210
Total Invoice $31,840 $34,974

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,933
Model Year20082010
ModelMountaineerTaurus
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18255/45-19
Total Price$34,425$38,210
Adjustments for Features0-220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,425$37,990
Total Invoice$31,840$34,974
Adjustments for Features0-201
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,840$34,773

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082010
ModelMountaineerTaurus
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,590$4,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-201

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082010
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 Weight4,458 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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See a complete comparison of Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
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 audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 303B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32513%
Total Not Requested225087%

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