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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: $34,995

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $590

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,515

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelOptimaMariner
TrimHybrid EXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,995 $30,115
Base Invoice $29,670 $28,004
Technology Package 700  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500  
Premium Package   3,950
Sunroof   795
Technology Package 650  
Panoramic sunroof 1,395  
Premium Package   3,358
Sunroof   676
Options (change) 2,200 4,745
Options (change) 2,045 4,034
Destination 800 725
Total Price $34,995 $35,585
Total Invoice $32,515 $32,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,026
Model Year20142011
ModelOptimaMariner
TrimHybrid EXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine159hp I4 H153hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)36/40 MPG34/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/70-16
Total Price$34,995$35,585
Adjustments for Features-2,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,005$35,585
Total Invoice$32,515$32,763
Adjustments for Features-2,7780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,737$32,763

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20142011
ModelOptimaMariner
TrimHybrid EXHybrid
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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 
Floor mats $75
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$6,675$3,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7780

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20142011
ModelOptimaMariner
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in103.1 in
Length190.7 in175.2 in
Width72.1 in71.1 in
Height57.9 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.3,659 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Mercury Mariner specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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 Requested257584%
Total Not Requested49016%

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