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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Porsche Cayenne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Porsche Cayenne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,465

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $36,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201820182018201820182018
ModelMountaineerCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimPremierBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,860 $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600
Package 201A 1,595            
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,195            
Auto-dimming mirrors   420   420 420    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   990 990 990 990 990 990
14-way power front seats   1,900 1,900        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   800 800 800 800    
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0 0
Compass   280 280 280 280 280 280
Heated front seats   530   530 530    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,100          
Sunroof   1,200 1,200        
Roof rack   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Running boards   1,560 1,560 1,560   1,560 1,560
Class IV trailer hitch   660 660 660 660 660 660
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590
Front buckets     0        
Wood trim             0
Package 201A 1,356            
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,016            
Auto-dimming mirrors   0   0 0    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   0 0 0 0 0 0
14-way power front seats   0 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0 0
Compass   0 0 0 0 0 0
Heated front seats   0   0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear   0          
Sunroof   0 0        
Roof rack   0 0 0 0 0 0
Running boards   1,318 1,318 1,318   1,318 1,318
Class IV trailer hitch   0 0 0 0 0 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   0 0 0 0 0 0
Front buckets     0        
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 2,790 13,510 11,460 9,310 7,750 7,560 7,560
Options (change) 2,372 1,318 1,318 1,318 0 1,318 1,318
Destination 815 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $38,465 $75,160 $79,210 $87,760 $107,400 $126,710 $170,210

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,745
Model Year2010201820182018201820182018
ModelMountaineerCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimPremierBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8
TransmissionA5T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21
Total Price$38,465$75,160$79,210$87,760$107,400$126,710$170,210
Adjustments for Features0-5,735-6,960-4,960-8,685-11,160-16,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,465$69,425$72,250$82,800$98,715$115,550$153,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,825$13,375$29,290$46,125$83,900

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year2010201820182018201820182018
ModelMountaineerCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimPremierBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor $35$35$35$35$35$35
Keyless entry keypad$50      
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125      
Remote app  $25    
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25      
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000
Full-size spare tire$225      
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300$300
Safety key$5      
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150 $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100
Trailer sway control$25      
Vehicle health reports$0      
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75$75
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200      
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300$300$300$300
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150      
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150$150$150
Lockable rear differential      $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500  
Regenerative braking     $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 $0 $0
Body kit    $0  
Larger rear spoiler    $200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Rear bumper protector$40      
Rear spoiler $200$200$200 $200$200
Running boards$350$350$350$350 $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 $75 $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0    
App support  $0    
Apple CarPlay support  $100    
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000      
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150    
Navigation map updates, three years  $0    
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25      
Surround sound  $250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200    
Traffic + travel information$25    $25$25
Traffic information  $25    
Voice control for external devices$0      
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights      $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge    $75$75$75
Chronometer      $100
Cornering lights  $50 $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50 $50$50$50
LED headlights     $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25  $25$25
Performance meter      $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150 $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25      
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger     $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100 $100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150  $150$150
Metal pedals    $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000      
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim      $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600      
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,295$11,030$12,255$10,255$13,980$16,455$22,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,735$6,960$4,960$8,685$11,160$16,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-181-208-134-85-209-235

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20102018
ModelMountaineerCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in114.0 in
Length193.5 in191.1 in
Width73.5 in78.7 in
Height72.8 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,489 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in0.0 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 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power-folding third row seats400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69063%
Total Not Requested40037%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested40059%
Total Not Requested27541%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested20020%
Total Not Requested80080%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested40059%
Total Not Requested27541%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested20020%
Total Not Requested80080%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested40059%
Total Not Requested27541%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested40059%
Total Not Requested27541%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested40059%
Total Not Requested27541%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested40059%
Total Not Requested27541%

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