- Newest year: 2007
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- Same as 2006
2004-2007 Mercury Monterey MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 17–18 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Among the costliest minivan configurations to fuel, MY2007. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2004-2007 Mercury Monterey at a glance
The 2004-2007 Mercury Monterey covers 4 model years in the EPA database (4 configurations in all), rated 17–18 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2007, costs about $3,840 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Wagon 4.2L 6-cyl FWD (17 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2005 and 2006; 2007 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 18 MPG, was reached in 2005.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2004-2007 Mercury Monterey by model year
What the 2007 Wagon 4.2L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$320
$3,840 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.40
Per 100 miles
$25.60
Five years
$19,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the minivan median
$210more a year
Class median $3,630 a year, MY2007
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2007 Mercury Monterey MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2007 Mercury Monterey as for the 2006 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2006 section above.See 2006
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wagon (Most efficient) | 4.2L 6-cyl | FWD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,840 |
2006 Mercury Monterey MPG
17 MPG · $3,840/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration moves from 18 to 17 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,630 to $3,840, $210 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wagon (Most efficient) | 4.2L 6-cyl | FWD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,840 |
2005 Mercury Monterey MPG
18 MPG · $3,630/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration moves from 17 to 18 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,840 to $3,630, $210 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wagon (Most efficient) | 4.2L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
2004 Mercury Monterey MPG
17 MPG · $3,840/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wagon (Most efficient) | 4.2L 6-cyl | FWD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,840 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Wagon 4.2L 6-cyl FWD: $5,230 in California and $3,350 in Texas, a $1,880 difference.
- California $5,230
- Washington $4,840
- New York $3,840
- Florida $3,630
- Texas $3,350
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2007 minivan models.
Generations
- 2004-2007 (3rd gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2004-2007 Mercury Monterey get?
EPA rates the 2004-2007 Mercury Monterey at 17–18 MPG combined across 4 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2005 Wagon 4.2L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 18 MPG (16 city, 21 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2004-2007 Mercury Monterey?
The Wagon 4.2L 6-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 18 MPG, in 2005. The lowest top rating, 17 MPG, was in 2004, 2006 and 2007.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2004-2007 Mercury Monterey?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2005 and 2006. In 2007 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2007 Mercury Monterey per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Wagon 4.2L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,840 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,840 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2007 Mercury Monterey 100 miles?
About $25.60 per 100 miles for the Wagon 4.2L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2007 Mercury Monterey more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Wagon 4.2L 6-cyl FWD is rated 15 city and 21 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2007 Mercury Monterey compare with other minivan configurations?
The Wagon 4.2L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,840 a year to fuel, $210 more than the class median of $3,630, and less than 0 of 10 minivan configurations. The comparison covers all 23 rated minivan configurations for MY2007, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2007 Mercury Monterey different from the 2006 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2006 and 2007: 1 configuration rated 17 MPG combined. See the 2006 Mercury Monterey for that year.