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Kia Forte vs. Mercury Mountaineer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Mercury Mountaineer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,340

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,418

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010
ModelForteMountaineer
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $34,860
Base Invoice $22,422 $32,523
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Remote start 495 385
Package 201A   1,595
4.6L V8   1,310
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
Rear bumper protector 62  
Remote start 410 327
Package 201A   1,356
4.6L V8   1,192
Options (change) 4,645 3,290
Options (change) 4,101 2,875
Destination 895 815
Total Price $29,340 $38,965
Total Invoice $27,418 $36,213

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,104
Model Year20182010
ModelForteMountaineer
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionS7A6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/65-18
Total Price$29,340$38,965
Adjustments for Features0-1,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,340$37,145
Total Invoice$27,418$36,213
Adjustments for Features0-1,691
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,418$34,522

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20182010
ModelForteMountaineer
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
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
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Approach detection$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,625$6,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,691

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20182010
ModelForteMountaineer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.7 in
Length171.3 in193.5 in
Width70.1 in73.5 in
Height57.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.4,545 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in59.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft382.8 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 vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested285069%
Total Not Requested130031%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power-folding third row seats400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67562%
Total Not Requested41538%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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