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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: $30,460

Mercury Mariner Hybrid   
Difference: $1,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,276

Mercury Mariner Hybrid   
Difference: $1,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182007
ModelOptimaMariner
TrimHybrid EXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,990 $27,950
Base Invoice $28,752 $26,335
Universal garage door opener 350  
Premium Package   3,795
Universal garage door opener 291  
Premium Package   3,226
Options (change) 350 3,795
Options (change) 291 3,226
Destination 895 665
Gas Tax 0 -1,950
Total Price $32,235 $30,460
Total Invoice $29,938 $28,276

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $989
Model Year20182007
ModelOptimaMariner
TrimHybrid EXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine154hp I4 H133hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)39/46 MPG33/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/70-16
Total Price$32,235$30,460
Adjustments for Features-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,510$30,460
Total Invoice$29,938$28,276
Adjustments for Features-6730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,265$28,276

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20182007
ModelOptimaMariner
TrimHybrid EXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights $125
Outside temperature display$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$5,525$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6730

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20182007
ModelOptimaMariner
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in103.2 in
Length191.1 in174.9 in
Width73.2 in70.1 in
Height57.7 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,486 lb.3,787 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.9 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.966.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rollover sensor50Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested265083%
Total Not Requested55017%

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