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2007 Mercury Monterey Full Review
Date Published: 2/20/08
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2007 Mercury Monterey Review
Mercury says 2007 is the last model year for its slow-selling minivan. Monterey is a retrimmed Ford Freestar with a 201-hp 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 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Long the choice as a 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 Buy is the Honda Odyssey. Our Recommended picks are the Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan, Hyundai Entourage, Kia Sedona, and Toyota Sienna.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Hyundai Entourage and Nissan Quest.
Our Best Buy is the Honda Odyssey. Our Recommended picks are the Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan, Hyundai Entourage, Kia Sedona, and Toyota Sienna.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Hyundai Entourage and Nissan Quest.
News
Mercury won't offer another minivan, but showroom mate Lincoln will--sort of. Ford calls it a "people mover" and says the recent Fairlane concept is very close to what's in store for model-year 2009. The basic vehicle will also be sold under the Ford brand, but won't be called Fairlane. Both versions share the Volvo-derived D3 platform with the Mercury Montego/Ford Five Hundred sedans. Look for boxy styling, a lower and wider stance than the minivan norm, and standard three-row seating.
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2007 Mercury Monterey Road Test
| Pros | Cons |
| Passenger and cargo room | Fuel economy |
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
Montereys have sufficient power for most driving demands. Transmission delivers smooth, prompt shifts.
| Luxury | Class Average |
| 5 | 4.8 |
Montereys have sufficient power for most driving demands. Transmission delivers smooth, prompt shifts.
Fuel Economy
Test Monterey averaged 16.6 mpg in a city/highway driving mix. Mercury recommends regular-grade fuel.
| Luxury | Class Average |
| 4 | 4.1 |
Test Monterey averaged 16.6 mpg in a city/highway driving mix. Mercury recommends regular-grade fuel.
Ride Quality
Mostly stable, absorbent, but sharp bumps and ruts jolt through. And coarse pavement can induce minor but unpleasant structural vibration.
| Luxury | Class Average |
| 5 | 6 |
Mostly stable, absorbent, but sharp bumps and ruts jolt through. And coarse pavement can induce minor but unpleasant structural vibration.
Steering/Handling/Braking
Handling competent but no more, with noticeable body lean in turns. Brakes smooth, progressive, but stopping power unexceptional.
| Luxury | Class Average |
| 4 | 4.7 |
Handling competent but no more, with noticeable body lean in turns. Brakes smooth, progressive, but stopping power unexceptional.
Quietness
V6 sounds hoarse and strained when cold or at full throttle. Very little wind rustle at highway speeds. Road noise modest in front, much louder in back. Despite upscale positioning, Monterey seems only marginally quieter than Ford Freestar overall.
| Luxury | Class Average |
| 5 | 5.9 |
V6 sounds hoarse and strained when cold or at full throttle. Very little wind rustle at highway speeds. Road noise modest in front, much louder in back. Despite upscale positioning, Monterey seems only marginally quieter than Ford Freestar overall.
Controls
Dashboard design shared with Freestar offers clear instruments and mostly simple, handy switchgear, though climate controls sit too low for easy driver access. Monterey has more bright accents than Freestar and some materials that feel slightly richer, but budget-grade plastic still abounds.
| Luxury | Class Average |
| 6 | 6.2 |
Dashboard design shared with Freestar offers clear instruments and mostly simple, handy switchgear, though climate controls sit too low for easy driver access. Monterey has more bright accents than Freestar and some materials that feel slightly richer, but budget-grade plastic still abounds.
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)
Height-adjustable seat with lumbar support, available power-adjustable pedals accommodate most any size driver. Still, rearward seat travel not quite enough for 6-footers. Optional front-seat cooling works quickly to enhance hot-weather comfort. Outward vision good to all corners. Note Monterey's standard front/rear obstacle detection vs. Freestar's available rear-only system.
| Luxury | Class Average |
| 7 | 6.9 |
Height-adjustable seat with lumbar support, available power-adjustable pedals accommodate most any size driver. Still, rearward seat travel not quite enough for 6-footers. Optional front-seat cooling works quickly to enhance hot-weather comfort. Outward vision good to all corners. Note Monterey's standard front/rear obstacle detection vs. Freestar's available rear-only system.
Room/Comfort (rear)
Seats nicely padded, supportive in both 2nd and 3rd rows. Second row seating slides fore/aft a few inches, but leg room still limited for tall adults. All 2nd-row seats fold and tumble for access to 3rd row, which is best left to kids, though adults can enjoy the seat's "tailgate party" position.
| Luxury | Class Average |
| 7 | 6.9 |
Seats nicely padded, supportive in both 2nd and 3rd rows. Second row seating slides fore/aft a few inches, but leg room still limited for tall adults. All 2nd-row seats fold and tumble for access to 3rd row, which is best left to kids, though adults can enjoy the seat's "tailgate party" position.
Cargo Room
Lots of space even with all seats in place, thanks to deep floor well that stores easily folded 3rd row. But that seat is one-piece, not split for versatility as in many rivals. Second-row seats are removable, fold up without taking off headrests. Interior storage a bit skimpy for a minivan; parking brake lever reduces utility of front center console. Folded 3rd-row seat exposes two metal sidewall brackets that eat into load space.
| Luxury | Class Average |
| 10 | 10 |
Lots of space even with all seats in place, thanks to deep floor well that stores easily folded 3rd row. But that seat is one-piece, not split for versatility as in many rivals. Second-row seats are removable, fold up without taking off headrests. Interior storage a bit skimpy for a minivan; parking brake lever reduces utility of front center console. Folded 3rd-row seat exposes two metal sidewall brackets that eat into load space.
Value within Class
Monterey, like Freestar, is attractively priced and offers laudable safety and convenience features. But an aging basic design dims its overall appeal compared with Toyota's Sienna, which is more refined, or the Honda Odyssey and Dodge Caravan, which are more pleasant to drive. Note that Mercury says 2007 is Monterey's final model year, which may mean deeper discounts.
| Luxury | Class Average |
| 5 | 6.3 |
Monterey, like Freestar, is attractively priced and offers laudable safety and convenience features. But an aging basic design dims its overall appeal compared with Toyota's Sienna, which is more refined, or the Honda Odyssey and Dodge Caravan, which are more pleasant to drive. Note that Mercury says 2007 is Monterey's final model year, which may mean deeper discounts.
Total Score
| Luxury | Class Average |
| 58 | 61.8 |
Scores for all Minivans
| Low Score | 56 | |
| Average Score | 61 | |
| High Score | 71 |
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2007 Mercury Monterey Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 08/09/2006
| Trim Name | Retail Price | Dealer Invoice | Destination Charge |
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| Luxury 4-door van | $28,595 | $26,372 | $755 |
Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's
manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker.
Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are
what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options.
The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price
and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently
throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's
window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.
NA = price note available, NC = no charge.
Rebates and Incentives
There are no rebates or incentives at this time.
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national
manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings
may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.
Standard Equipment
Luxury
Powertrain
4.2-liter V6 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission.
Safety
Dual front airbags, front side airbags, curtain side airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, tire-pressure monitor, front- and rear-obstacle-detection system.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Air conditioning w/dual-zone manual climate controls, rear climate controls, power steering, tilt wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, cruise control, cloth upholstery, 7-passenger seating, front bucket seats, 6-way power driver seat w/lumbar adjustment, power-adjustable pedals, center console, cupholders, 2nd-row bucket seats, 3rd-row stowable bench seat, heated power mirrors w/turn signals, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, keypad entry, power sliding rear doors, AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer, rear radio controls, analog clock, tachometer, compass, outside-temperature indicator, variable-intermittent wipers, illuminated visor mirrors, map lights, conversation mirror, rear defogger, intermittent rear wiper, automatic headlights, floormats, roof rails.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Theft-deterrent system, rear privacy glass, fog lights, 235/60R16 tires, alloy wheels.
Optional Equipment
Major Packages |
Retail Price |
Invoice Price |
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AdvanceTrac Stability Control System
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Luxury
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$730
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$635
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Traction control, brake assist, antiskid system.
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Comfort Pkg.
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Luxury
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$690
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$601
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Dual-zone automatic climate controls w/manual rear controls, power passenger seat, automatic day/night rearview mirror, universal garage door opener.
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Class II Trailer Tow Prep Pkg.
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Luxury
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$335
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$291
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Trailer-tow wiring, heavy-duty cooling.
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Comfort and Convenience Features |
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DVD entertainment system
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Luxury
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$1,395
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$1,214
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Deletes rear climate controls. Requires Comfort Pkg.
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Leather upholstery
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Luxury
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$890
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$775
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Heated/cooled front seats
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Luxury
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$1,485
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$1,292
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Includes leather or leather/suede upholstery.
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2nd-row 2-passenger bench seat
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Luxury
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$0
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$0
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Power liftgate
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Luxury
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$400
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$348
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Cargo-management system
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Luxury
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$125
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$109
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Smoker's Pkg.
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Luxury
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$30
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$26
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Lighter, ash tray.
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Appearance and Miscellaneous |
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Rear spoiler
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Luxury
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$290
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$253
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Roof rack
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Luxury
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$75
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$65
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Class I Trailer Tow Prep Pkg.
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Luxury
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$95
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$83
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Trailer-tow wiring.
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235/55R17 tires
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Luxury
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$245
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$213
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Self-sealing tires
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Luxury, Luxury
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$195
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$170
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2007 Mercury Monterey Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | Mercury Monterey 4-door van |
| Wheelbase, in. | 120.8 |
| Overall Length, in. | 201.1 |
| Overall Width, in. | 76.0 |
| Overall Height, in. | 70.8 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 4492 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 136.9 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 26.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 38.9 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 40.7 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 40.1 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 38.0 |
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
| ohv V6 | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 4.2 /256 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 201 @ 4250 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 263 @ 3500 |
| Availability | Standard |
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EPA City / highway mpg
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| 4-speed automatic | 17/23 |
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Safety Features
Antilock Brakes
Traction Control
Antiskid System |
Front Side Airbags
Curtain Side Airbags
Rear Side Airbags |
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | Mercury Monterey 4-door van |
| Front Impact, Driver | 5 |
| Front Impact, Passenger | 5 |
| Rollover Resistance | 4 |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's
worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to
rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury:
5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact
crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%;
1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover
when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%;
2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Manufacturer's Warranty
| Class | Years/Miles | Comments |
| Powertrain | 5/60,000 | -- |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3/36,000 | -- |
| Corrosion | 5/unlimited | -- |
| Free roadside assistance | 5/60,000 | -- |
| Free scheduled maintenance | None/-- | -- |
Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive.
There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two
other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for
2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any
on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts
and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.
Built in:
Canada
Drivewheels:
front-wheel drive
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