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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: $32,235

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $2,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,938

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $2,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelOptimaMariner
TrimHybrid EXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,990 $30,115
Base Invoice $28,752 $28,004
Universal garage door opener 350  
Premium Package   3,950
Universal garage door opener 291  
Premium Package   3,358
Options (change) 350 3,950
Options (change) 291 3,358
Destination 895 725
Total Price $32,235 $34,790
Total Invoice $29,938 $32,087

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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: $3,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,790
Model Year20182011
ModelOptimaMariner
TrimHybrid EXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine154hp I4 H153hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)39/46 MPG34/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/70-16
Total Price$32,235$34,790
Adjustments for Features-6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,545$34,790
Total Invoice$29,938$32,087
Adjustments for Features-6410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,297$32,087

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20182011
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 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Climate Control 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
Approach detection$25 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,750$3,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6410

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20182011
ModelOptimaMariner
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in103.1 in
Length191.1 in175.2 in
Width73.2 in71.1 in
Height57.7 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,486 lb.3,659 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.4 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 ft329.2 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?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 Requested217571%
Total Not Requested89029%

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