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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: $27,725 Kia Forte SX | ||
| Difference: $3,775 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,018 Kia Forte SX | ||
| Difference: $3,064 | ||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | Mariner |
| Trim | SX | Premier |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $20,990 | $25,635 |
| Base Invoice | $19,811 | $23,928 |
| Premium Tech Package | 4,200 | |
| Floor mats | 115 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 75 | |
| Remote start | 495 | 345 |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1,000 | |
| Moon and Tune Elite Package | 895 | |
| Amenities Package | 600 | |
| Navigation system | 1,845 | |
| Rearview camera | 455 | |
| 3.0L V6 | 1,000 | |
| Premium Tech Package | 3,863 | |
| Floor mats | 93 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 62 | |
| Remote start | 410 | 293 |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 929 | |
| Moon and Tune Elite Package | 761 | |
| Amenities Package | 509 | |
| Navigation system | 1,569 | |
| Rearview camera | 387 | |
| 3.0L V6 | 910 | |
| Options (change) | 5,885 | 5,140 |
| Options (change) | 5,357 | 4,429 |
| Destination | 850 | 725 |
| Total Price | $27,725 | $31,500 |
| Total Invoice | $26,018 | $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: $4,630 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,866 | ||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | Mariner |
| Trim | SX | Premier |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 240hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 22/30 MPG | 19/25 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 320, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 235/70-16 |
| Total Price | $27,725 | $31,500 |
| Adjustments for Features | -855 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,870 | $31,500 |
| Total Invoice | $26,018 | $29,082 |
| Adjustments for Features | -802 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,216 | $29,082 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercury Mariner
| Model Year | 2016 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | Mariner |
| Trim | SX | Premier |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| 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 | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) | $0 | |
| 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 | $3,900 | $3,045 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $855 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -802 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercury Mariner
| Model Year | 2016 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | Mariner |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.1 in |
| Length | 171.3 in | 175.2 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.1 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 67.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,122 lb. | 3,385 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 40.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 56.6 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 39.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 49.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Premium Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| 911 assist | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3600 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 1025 | 22% |
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% |
| Amenities Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 425 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 37% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
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