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Kia Forte vs. Mercury Mariner Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Forte vs. Mercury Mariner Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $21,070 Kia Forte SX | |||
| Difference: $6,665 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $19,930 Kia Forte SX | |||
| Difference: $5,828 | |||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | Mariner | Mariner |
| Trim | SX | Base | Premier |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $17,495 | $23,565 | $25,635 |
| Base Invoice | $16,660 | $22,044 | $23,928 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 180 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,000 | ||
| Sunroof | 700 | ||
| 5-speed shiftable automatic | 1,000 | ||
| Amenities Package | 195 | ||
| Sun and SYNC Package | 995 | ||
| Leather Trim Package | 1,255 | ||
| 3.0L V6 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| Moon and Tune Elite Package | 895 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 145 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 870 | ||
| Sunroof | 610 | ||
| 5-speed shiftable automatic | 950 | ||
| Amenities Package | 166 | ||
| Sun and SYNC Package | 845 | ||
| Leather Trim Package | 1,068 | ||
| 3.0L V6 | 910 | 910 | |
| Moon and Tune Elite Package | 761 | ||
| Options (change) | 2,880 | 3,445 | 1,895 |
| Options (change) | 2,575 | 2,989 | 1,671 |
| Destination | 695 | 725 | 725 |
| Total Price | $21,070 | $27,735 | $28,255 |
| Total Invoice | $19,930 | $25,758 | $26,324 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercury Mariner
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,715 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,946 | |||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | Mariner | Mariner |
| Trim | SX | Base | Premier |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 173hp I4 | 240hp V6 | 240hp V6 |
| Transmission | T5 | A6 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 23/31 MPG | 19/25 MPG | 19/25 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 80, 4 | 320, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 235/70-16 | 235/70-16 |
| Total Price | $21,070 | $27,735 | $28,255 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -950 | -1,350 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $21,070 | $26,785 | $26,905 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $120 |
| Total Invoice | $19,930 | $25,758 | $26,324 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -882 | -1,258 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $19,930 | $24,876 | $25,066 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $190 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercury Mariner
| Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | Mariner | Mariner |
| Trim | SX | Base | Premier |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |
| Roof rack | $300 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Interior air filter | $0 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | ||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $2,245 | $3,195 | $3,595 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $950 | $1,350 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -882 | -1,258 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercury Mariner
| Model Year | 2010 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | Mariner |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.1 in |
| Length | 178.3 in | 175.2 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 71.1 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 67.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,868 lb. | 3,385 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 16.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 40.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 56.6 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.3 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 39.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.3 in | 49.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 | 66.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner
| Amenities Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | No |
| Outside temperature display | 50 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Overhead sunglass holder | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 25 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 87% |
| Sun and SYNC Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Overhead sunglass holder | 25 | Yes |
| Voice control for audio system | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 205 | 15% |
| Leather Trim Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 31% |
Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier
| Moon and Tune Elite Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 28% |
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