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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: $32,250

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $3,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $2,788

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelOptimaMariner
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,500 $30,115
Base Invoice $24,760 $28,004
Premium Technology Package 5,000  
Premium Package   3,950
Sunroof   795
Premium Technology Package 4,465  
Premium Package   3,358
Sunroof   676
Options (change) 5,000 4,745
Options (change) 4,465 4,034
Destination 750 725
Total Price $32,250 $35,585
Total Invoice $29,975 $32,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,359
Model Year20112011
ModelOptimaMariner
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4 H153hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)34/39 MPG34/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/70-16
Total Price$32,250$35,585
Adjustments for Features-1,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,560$35,585
Total Invoice$29,975$32,763
Adjustments for Features-1,5710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,404$32,763

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20112011
ModelOptimaMariner
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
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
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Speaker lights$100 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,575$3,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5710

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20112011
ModelOptimaMariner
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in103.1 in
Length190.7 in175.2 in
Width72.1 in71.1 in
Height57.3 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,490 lb.3,659 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.466.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested220038%
Total Not Requested365062%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested232576%
Total Not Requested74024%

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