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2007 Mercury Milan V6



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Standards and Options
Pricing

Mercury Milan Ford Fusion Volkswagen Passat Sedan Kia Optima
MSRP $21,935 $21,085 $30,180 $20,400
Invoice Price $20,226 $19,432 $27,997 $18,890
Destination Charges $725 $725 $640 $640
Air Conditioning. Health, Ventilation

Mercury Milan Ford Fusion Volkswagen Passat Sedan Kia Optima
Air Conditioning Standard Standard Standard Standard
Automatic Climate Control N/A N/A Option Standard
Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter Not listed N/A Standard Standard
Rear HVAC Ducts Standard N/A Standard Standard
Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Standard Not listed Standard Standard
Rear Seat HVAC Controls N/A N/A N/A N/A
Entertainment, Communication, Navigation

Mercury Milan Ford Fusion Volkswagen Passat Sedan Kia Optima
CD Changer Option Standard Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cassette Player N/A N/A N/A Standard
DVD Player N/A N/A N/A N/A
Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone N/A N/A N/A N/A
Navigational Aid Option Option Option N/A
Radio Standard Standard Standard Standard
Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories N/A N/A N/A N/A
Subwoofer N/A N/A N/A Standard
Telematic Systems N/A N/A N/A N/A
Exterior

Mercury Milan Ford Fusion Volkswagen Passat Sedan Kia Optima
Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board N/A N/A N/A N/A
Bumper Step Up N/A N/A N/A N/A
Front Air Dam Standard Standard Standard Standard
Metallic Paint Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Sliding Side Van Door N/A N/A N/A N/A
Power Trunk Lid Not listed N/A N/A N/A
Rear Spoiler Option Option Option Option
Skid Plate or Underbody Protection N/A N/A N/A N/A
Splash or Mud Guards Not listed N/A Option Not listed
Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles N/A N/A N/A N/A
Instrumentation

Mercury Milan Ford Fusion Volkswagen Passat Sedan Kia Optima
Battery Gauge Not listed N/A N/A Not listed
Clock Standard Standard Standard Standard
Compass N/A N/A Standard Not listed
Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Electroluminescent Instrumentation N/A N/A N/A N/A
Gauges Standard Standard Standard Standard
Inside Temperature Gauge Not listed N/A N/A Not listed
Intelligent Cruise Control N/A N/A N/A N/A
Night Vision N/A N/A N/A N/A
Oil Gauge Not listed N/A N/A Not listed
Outside Temperature Gauge Not listed N/A Standard Not listed
Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator Not listed N/A Standard N/A
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Standard Standard Option Standard
Tachometer Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor Not listed N/A Standard Standard
Trip Computer Standard Standard Standard Standard
Lighting

Mercury Milan Ford Fusion Volkswagen Passat Sedan Kia Optima
Automatic Headlights N/A N/A Option Standard
Cornering Lights N/A N/A N/A N/A
Daytime Running Lights Not listed N/A Standard Not listed
Fog Lights Option Standard Option Standard
Halogen Headlights Standard Standard Standard Standard
Headlight Washers N/A N/A Option N/A
High Intensity Discharge Headlights N/A N/A Option N/A
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights N/A N/A N/A N/A
Roof

Mercury Milan Ford Fusion Volkswagen Passat Sedan Kia Optima
Power Sunroof/Moonroof Option Option Standard Option
Removable/Convertible Top N/A N/A N/A N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof Option Option Standard Option
Tires and Wheels

Mercury Milan Ford Fusion Volkswagen Passat Sedan Kia Optima
Alloy Wheels Standard Standard Standard Standard
Chrome Wheels Not listed N/A N/A N/A
Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier N/A N/A N/A N/A
Full Size Spare Tire N/A N/A Standard N/A
Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans N/A N/A N/A N/A
Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires N/A N/A N/A N/A
Steel Wheels Not listed N/A N/A N/A
Underbody Tire Carrier N/A N/A N/A N/A
Windows/Mirrors/Wipers

Mercury Milan Ford Fusion Volkswagen Passat Sedan Kia Optima
Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir N/A N/A N/A N/A
Glass Rear Window on Convertible N/A N/A N/A N/A
Heated Exterior Mirror Standard N/A Standard Standard
Heated Washer System N/A N/A Option N/A
Heated Windshield Glass N/A N/A N/A N/A
Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror N/A N/A Option Standard
Interval Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard
Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror N/A N/A N/A N/A
Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Backlight Window N/A N/A N/A N/A
Rain Sensing Wipers N/A N/A Option N/A
Rear Wiper N/A N/A N/A N/A
Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window N/A N/A N/A N/A
Tinted Glass Standard Standard Standard Standard
Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval Standard Standard N/A N/A
Windshield Wiper De-Icer N/A N/A N/A N/A
Capacities and Dimensions
General

 Mercury Milan Ford Fusion Volkswagen Passat Sedan Kia Optima
Body Style Family Sedan Family Sedan Family Sedan Family Sedan
EPA Classification MIDSIZE MIDSIZE MIDSIZE MIDSIZE
Turbo N N N N
Drive Train

 Mercury Milan Ford Fusion Volkswagen Passat Sedan Kia Optima
City MPG 20 20 19 22
Combined MPG 23 23 22 25
Displacement (CC) 2967 2967 3597 2656
Driveline FWD FWD FWD FWD
Final Drive Ratio 3.46 3.46 3.45 3.77
Fuel Capacity (gal) 17.5 17.5 18.5 16.4
Fuel System SEFI MPFI SEFI MPFI
Fuel Type Gas Gas Gas Gas
Gas Guzzler Tax $0 $0 $0 $0
Highway MPG 28 28 28 30
Horsepower @ RPM 221@6250 221@6250 280@6200 185@6000
PowerToWeightRatio 14.9 14.8 12.8 17.8
RPM @ Peak Horsepower 6250 6250 6200 6000
Standard Transmission 6 Speed Automatic 6 Speed Automatic 6 Speed Automatic 5 Speed Automatic
Torque @ RPM 205@4800 205@4800 265@2750 182@4000
Transmission Speeds 6 6 6 5
Transmission Type A A A A
Type of Engine 3.0L V6 3.0L V6 3.6L V6 2.7L V6
Valves 24 24 24 24
Exterior

 Mercury Milan Ford Fusion Volkswagen Passat Sedan Kia Optima
Crash Test Rating 4*/4* 4*/4*   5*/5*
Curb weight (lbs) 3303 3280 3576 3287
Overall Height (in) 57.2 57.2 58.0 58.3
Overall Length (in) 191.4 190.2 188.2 186.4
Overall Width (in) 72.2 72.2 71.7 71.1
Wheelbase (in) 107.4 107.4 106.7 107.1
Interior - Cargo - Carrying

 Mercury Milan Ford Fusion Volkswagen Passat Sedan Kia Optima
Trunk Volume (cu ft) 16 16 14 14
Interior - Passengers

 Mercury Milan Ford Fusion Volkswagen Passat Sedan Kia Optima
Headroom front (in) 38.7 38.7 38.4 39.8
Headroom rear (in) 37.8 37.8 37.8 38.0
Hip room front (in) 54.0 54.0   54.5
Hip room rear (in) 53.4 53.4   54.7
Leg room front (in) 42.3 42.3 41.4 43.7
Leg room rear (in) 37.0 37.0 37.7 37.8
Passenger Volume 100 100 96 104
Seating Capacity - Maximum 5 5 5 5
Seating capacity - Standard 5 5 5 5
Shoulder room front (in) 57.4 57.4 55.7 57.1
Shoulder room rear (in) 56.5 56.5 54.6 56.3
Suspension

 Mercury Milan Ford Fusion Volkswagen Passat Sedan Kia Optima
Front suspension Ind Ind Ind Ind
Ground Clearance (in)     5.2 6.3
Rear Suspension Ind Ind Ind Ind
Track Front 61.1 61.6 61.1 61.5
Track Rear 61.3 61.3 61.1 61.1
Towing

 Mercury Milan Ford Fusion Volkswagen Passat Sedan Kia Optima
Tow Capacity (Maximum)     NR  
Tow Capacity Standard     NR  
Turning Radius

 Mercury Milan Ford Fusion Volkswagen Passat Sedan Kia Optima
Steering Diameter Left 38.7 38.7 35.8 35.5
Steering Diameter Right 38.7 38.7 35.8 35.5
Warranty

 Mercury Milan Ford Fusion Volkswagen Passat Sedan Kia Optima
Powertrain Miles 60000 60000 60000 100000
Powertrain Time (Months) 60 60 60 120
Rust Miles       100000
Rust Time (Months) 60 60 144 60
Warranty - Basic Miles 36000 36000 50000 60000
Warranty - Basic Time (Months) 36 36 48 60


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