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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: $26,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,290

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelOptimaMariner
TrimEXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,995 $25,635
Base Invoice $19,620 $23,928
2.7L V6 1,000  
Navigation system 1,200 1,845
Premium Package 2,200  
Moon and Tune Elite Package   895
Amenities Package   600
3.0L V6   1,000
2.7L V6 940  
Navigation system 1,075 1,569
Premium Package 1,960  
Moon and Tune Elite Package   761
Amenities Package   509
3.0L V6   910
Options (change) 4,400 4,340
Options (change) 3,975 3,749
Destination 695 725
Total Price $26,090 $30,700
Total Invoice $24,290 $28,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,363
Model Year20102011
ModelOptimaMariner
TrimEXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine194hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT5A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/70-16
Total Price$26,090$30,700
Adjustments for Features0-810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,090$29,890
Total Invoice$24,290$28,402
Adjustments for Features0-749
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,290$27,653

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20102011
ModelOptimaMariner
TrimEXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,550$3,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-749

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20102011
ModelOptimaMariner
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in103.1 in
Length189.0 in175.2 in
Width71.1 in71.1 in
Height58.3 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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		15.0 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.066.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested140056%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

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