Mercury Mountaineer Mercury Mountaineer 2008 Ford Taurus Ford Taurus 2014

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,430

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $800

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,800

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $874

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelMountaineerTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimPremierSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,305 $29,080 $34,280 $39,980
Base Invoice $27,377 $26,827 $31,624 $36,882
Heated front seats 495      
Navigation system 1,995 795 795 795
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895      
All-weather floor mats 75 85 85 85
Remote start 385      
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
Package 201A   1,150    
Leather seating surfaces   1,495    
Heated front seats 421      
Navigation system 1,696 710 710 710
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761      
All-weather floor mats 57 76 76 76
Remote start 326      
Obstacle detection, rear 251      
Package 201A   1,027    
Leather seating surfaces   1,335    
Options (change) 4,140 3,525 880 880
Options (change) 3,512 3,148 786 786
Destination 785 825 825 825
Total Price $34,230 $33,430 $35,985 $41,685
Total Invoice $31,674 $30,800 $33,235 $38,493

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mercury Mountaineer dealer quotes or Ford Taurus dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,819
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelMountaineerTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimPremierSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$34,230$33,430$35,985$41,685
Adjustments for Features-2,9100-1,515-4,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,320$33,430$34,470$37,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,040$3,965
Total Invoice$31,674$30,800$33,235$38,493
Adjustments for Features-2,6930-1,399-3,961
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,981$30,800$31,836$34,532
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,036$3,732

Return to top

Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2008201420142014
ModelMountaineerTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimPremierSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt steering wheel, power  $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Brake assist $50$50$50
Curve control $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,115$3,205$4,720$7,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,910$0$1,515$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6930-1,399-3,961

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082014
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.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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

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%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested145088%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
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 Requested25020%
Total Not Requested102580%
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 audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Mercury models.