Mercury Mountaineer comes in two models: two-wheel drive ($29,350) and all-wheel drive ($31,530). Each is available with a 4.0-liter V6 or a 4.6-liter V8. All Mountaineers come with a five-speed automatic transmission. All have seating for seven, using a third seat that folds completely flat to make room at the rear for large cargo.
All Mountaineers are built to a relatively high specification, with power windows, mirrors and locks, anti-lock brakes with electronic brake force distribution, and a Class II receiver hitch for towing. All have the SecuriLock passive anti-theft system and remote keyless entry, and approach lamps on the bottoms of the side mirrors that illuminate the sides of the vehicle when the key fob button is pressed. A standard battery saver turns off the dome light and approach lamps after five minutes. P235/70 tires are mounted on 16-inch machined aluminum wheels.
The Luxury Package ($3,700 with 2WD, $3,550 with AWD) adds dual-zone automatic climate control, audio and climate controls on a leather-wrapped steering wheel, two-tone leather sport bucket seats with heat and power plus memory on the driver's side, power-adjustable pedals with memory, a message center, a universal garage door opener, and color-keyed running boards, Wheels and tires upgrade to P245/65R17, with the tire-pressure monitoring system
The Premier Package ($5,600 with 2WD, $5,450 with AWD) includes all that, plus a monochromatic exterior with satin aluminum trim, in-dash six-disc compact disc changer, and power moonroof.
All prices above apply to Mountaineers powered by the 4.0-liter V6. The 4.6-liter V8 adds $980 to the base model, and $830 to all other models.
Security Package ($795) combines Safety Canopy airbags with rollover sensors, and a Reverse Sensing System. The moonroof ($850) and power adjustable pedals ($120) are available as stand-alone options. Other options include auxiliary rear-seat climate control ($650), Audiophile sound system ($495), Sirius Satellite Radio (dealer installed), and a Class III/IV trailer package ($400). A rear seat entertainment system ($1,250) includes an overhead DVD player and a pull-down seven-inch color screen. The system comes with two wireless headphones, remote control and a universal jack.