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Kia Optima vs. Mercury Mariner Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Mercury Mariner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,135

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,560

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,288

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201120112011
ModelOptimaMarinerMarinerMariner
TrimEXBasePremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,395 $23,565 $25,635 $30,115
Base Invoice $18,045 $22,044 $23,928 $28,004
Sunroof 800     795
Leather seating surfaces 600      
Convenience Package 700      
Amenities Package   195 600  
Sun and SYNC Package   995    
Leather Trim Package   1,255   995
Moon and Tune Elite Package     895  
Sunroof 715     676
Leather seating surfaces 535      
Convenience Package 625      
Amenities Package   166 509  
Sun and SYNC Package   845    
Leather Trim Package   1,068   846
Moon and Tune Elite Package     761  
Options (change) 2,100 2,445 1,495 1,790
Options (change) 1,875 2,079 1,270 1,522
Destination 640 725 725 725
Total Price $22,135 $26,735 $27,855 $32,630
Total Invoice $20,560 $24,848 $25,923 $30,251

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,772
Model Year2007201120112011
ModelOptimaMarinerMarinerMariner
TrimEXBasePremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine161hp I4171hp I4171hp I4153hp I4 H
TransmissionT5A6A6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 780, 4320, 780, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$22,135$26,735$27,855$32,630
Adjustments for Features0-555-1,630-980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,135$26,180$26,225$31,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$45$5,470
Total Invoice$20,560$24,848$25,923$30,251
Adjustments for Features0-516-1,517-909
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,560$24,332$24,406$29,342
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$74$5,010

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year2007201120112011
ModelOptimaMarinerMarinerMariner
TrimEXBasePremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Sunshade, rear$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150   
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400
Brake assist $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Roof rack  $300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter$0   
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors$25 $25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Total Value of Features$3,125$3,680$4,755$4,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$555$1,630$980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-516-1,517-909

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20072011
ModelOptimaMariner
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in103.1 in
Length186.4 in175.2 in
Width71.1 in71.1 in
Height58.3 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,342 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.8 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.866.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Mercury Mariner specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner

Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Total Requested115582%
Total Not Requested25018%
Leather Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested145091%
Total Not Requested1509%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested30044%
Total Not Requested37556%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Leather Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%

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