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Kia Forte vs. Mercury Mariner Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Mercury Mariner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,340

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,418

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelForteMariner
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $25,635
Base Invoice $22,422 $23,928
Universal garage door opener 350  
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Floor mats 125  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Remote start 495 345
Moon and Tune Elite Package   895
Amenities Package   600
Navigation system   1,845
Rearview camera   455
3.0L V6   1,000
Universal garage door opener 291  
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Floor mats 102  
Rear bumper protector 62  
Remote start 410 293
Moon and Tune Elite Package   761
Amenities Package   509
Navigation system   1,569
Rearview camera   387
3.0L V6   910
Options (change) 4,645 5,140
Options (change) 4,101 4,429
Destination 895 725
Total Price $29,340 $31,500
Total Invoice $27,418 $29,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,257
Model Year20182011
ModelForteMariner
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionS7A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/70-16
Total Price$29,340$31,500
Adjustments for Features-1,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,635$31,500
Total Invoice$27,418$29,082
Adjustments for Features-1,5930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,825$29,082

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20182011
ModelForteMariner
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,925$3,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5930

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20182011
ModelForteMariner
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.1 in
Length171.3 in175.2 in
Width70.1 in71.1 in
Height57.1 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested235057%
Total Not Requested180043%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested42563%
Total Not Requested25037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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