Mercury Mountaineer Mercury Mountaineer 2009 Lexus RX Lexus RX 2008

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Lexus RX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,130

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $6,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,916

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $3,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelMountaineerRX
TrimPremier350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,400 $37,400
Base Invoice $29,154 $33,099
Heated front seats 495 665
Navigation and Moon and Tune Pkg. 2,595  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,195 1,740
AWD 2,320 1,400
Towing Package   160
Premium Package   1,245
Navigation system   2,650
Class II trailer hitch   415
Heated front seats 421 532
Navigation and Moon and Tune Pkg. 2,206  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,016 1,392
AWD 2,112 1,239
Towing Package   128
Premium Package   1,122
Navigation system   2,225
Class II trailer hitch   295
Options (change) 7,915 8,275
Options (change) 6,947 6,933
Destination 815 765
Total Price $40,130 $46,440
Total Invoice $36,916 $40,797

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,055
Model Year20092008
ModelMountaineerRX
TrimPremier350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionA6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/65-17
Total Price$40,130$46,440
Adjustments for Features0-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,130$45,500
Total Invoice$36,916$40,797
Adjustments for Features0-826
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,916$39,971

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20092008
ModelMountaineerRX
TrimPremier350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Total Value of Features$5,790$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-826

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20092008
ModelMountaineerRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in106.9 in
Length193.5 in186.2 in
Width73.5 in72.6 in
Height72.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,717 lb.4,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.4 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 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft384.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation and Moon and Tune Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested157580%
Total Not Requested39020%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%
Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested230080%
Total Not Requested57520%

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