2006 Mercury Monterey: Overview
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- MSRP: $28,595
- Invoice: $26,323
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Pros
- Passenger and cargo room
Cons
- Fuel economy
Vehicle Highlights
Mercury's slow-selling minivan is a retrimmed Ford Freestar with a 201-hp 4.2-liter V6, 4-speed automatic transmission, standard ABS, and three-row seating for seven. Traction/antiskid control is available. Standard equipment includes front side and curtain side airbags covering all rows. Second-row seats are either twin flip/fold buckets or a no-cost two-place bench. A 3rd-row bench seat folds into the floor and also flips backward for use beneath an open liftgate. Front and rear obstacle detection is standard. A power liftgate is optional, as are DVD entertainment and heated/cooled front seats. Monterey's performance and accommodations mirror those of similarly equipped Freestars.
COMPETITION
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 17 classes based on size, price, and market position. Long the choice as the family hauler, Minivans are easily the smartest use of space for passengers and cargo. These vehicles offer a fantastic blend of comfort, convenience, and safety features for the modern family.
Our Best Buys include Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan, and Honda Odyssey. Our Recommended pick is Toyota Sienna.
Kia Sedona is new or significantly redesigned.
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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)
| Category | Luxury Rating | Minivan Average Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration | 5 | 4.2 |
| Fuel Economy | 4 | 4.2 |
| Ride Quality | 5 | 5.8 |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 4 | 4.7 |
| Quietness | 5 | 5.7 |
| Controls | 6 | 6 |
| Details | ||
| Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) | 7 | 6.7 |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 7 | 6.8 |
| Cargo Room | 10 | 9.9 |
| Value within Class | 5 | 6.3 |
| Total Score: | 58 | 60.3 |
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