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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: $1,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,418

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $807

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelForteMariner
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $24,765
Base Invoice $22,422 $23,006
Universal garage door opener 350  
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Floor mats 125  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Remote start 495 345
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.   195
Moon and Tune Package   795
Navigation system   1,995
Heating Package   295
Amenities Package   590
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
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.   166
Moon and Tune Package   676
Navigation system   1,696
Heating Package   251
Amenities Package   502
3.0L V6   910
Options (change) 4,645 5,215
Options (change) 4,101 4,494
Destination 895 725
Total Price $29,340 $30,705
Total Invoice $27,418 $28,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,583
Model Year20182009
ModelForteMariner
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionS7A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/70-16
Total Price$29,340$30,705
Adjustments for Features-1,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,440$30,705
Total Invoice$27,418$28,225
Adjustments for Features-1,7760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,642$28,225

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20182009
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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$5,200$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7760

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Mercury Mariner features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20182009
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Mercury Mariner specs.

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
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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested232556%
Total Not Requested182544%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67566%
Total Not Requested35034%
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested32557%
Total Not Requested25043%

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