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Kia Optima vs. Mercury Grand Marquis Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Mercury Grand Marquis Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,845

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,088

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaGrand Marquis
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500 $29,935
Base Invoice $23,902 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380 $28,200
Universal garage door opener 350 350      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         300
Heated front seats         295
Universal garage door opener 291 291      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         261
Heated front seats         257
Options (change) 350 350 0 0 595
Options (change) 291 291 0 0 518
Destination 895 895 895 895 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,919 0 0
Total Price $26,845 $32,235 $31,186 $31,395 $31,405
Total Invoice $25,088 $29,938 $28,719 $29,275 $29,593

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,650
Model Year20182018201820182011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaGrand Marquis
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4224hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18225/60-17
Total Price$26,845$32,235$31,186$31,395$31,405
Adjustments for Features-3,365-3,900-3,500-7,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,480$28,335$27,686$24,230$31,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,855$4,206$750$0
Total Invoice$25,088$29,938$28,719$29,275$29,593
Adjustments for Features-3,145-3,622-3,223-6,6810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,943$26,316$25,496$22,594$29,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,373$3,553$651$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year20182018201820182011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaGrand Marquis
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic    $800
FWD$0$0$0$0 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  $40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack  $0  
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Body kit $0$0  
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Rear spoiler   $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD player    $125
HD radio $50$50  
Navigation system $600$600  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic information $25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0  $0
Cornering lights    $50
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25  
LED headlights   $1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50  $50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Whitewall tires    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$6,340$6,875$6,475$10,140$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,365$3,900$3,500$7,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,145-3,622-3,223-6,6810

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year20182011
ModelOptimaGrand Marquis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in114.6 in
Length191.1 in212.0 in
Width73.2 in78.3 in
Height57.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.4,136 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in60.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in60.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft320.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Grand Marquis LS

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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