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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: $22,520

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelOptimaMarinerMarinerMariner
TrimEXBasePremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $23,565 $25,635 $30,115
Base Invoice $18,510 $22,044 $23,928 $28,004
Premium Package 1,300      
Stability control 650      
Leather Trim Package   1,255   995
Sun and SYNC Package   995    
Amenities Package   195 600  
Moon and Tune Elite Package     895  
Sunroof       795
Premium Package 1,160      
Stability control 580      
Leather Trim Package   1,068   846
Sun and SYNC Package   845    
Amenities Package   166 509  
Moon and Tune Elite Package     761  
Sunroof       676
Options (change) 1,950 2,445 1,495 1,790
Options (change) 1,740 2,079 1,270 1,522
Destination 675 725 725 725
Total Price $22,520 $26,735 $27,855 $32,630
Total Invoice $20,925 $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: $3,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,463
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelOptimaMarinerMarinerMariner
TrimEXBasePremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine162hp 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$22,520$26,735$27,855$32,630
Adjustments for Features0-495-1,570-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,520$26,240$26,285$31,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$45$5,470
Total Invoice$20,925$24,848$25,923$30,251
Adjustments for Features0-460-1,461-853
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,925$24,388$24,462$29,398
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$74$5,010

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year2008201120112011
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
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   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
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
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
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
USB port $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 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Power recliner, driver 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$2,750$3,245$4,320$3,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$495$1,570$920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-460-1,461-853

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20082011
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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner

Leather Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
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 Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
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
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested115582%
Total Not Requested25018%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 seats200No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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