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Kia Optima vs. Mercury Mountaineer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Mercury Mountaineer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,245

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,168

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,669

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaMountaineer
TrimEXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $31,400
Base Invoice $17,605 $29,154
Leather Package 1,000  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Floor mats 85  
2.7L V6 1,300  
CD changer, remote 375  
Moon and Tune Elite Package   795
4.6L V8   1,310
Leather Package 890  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Floor mats 65  
2.7L V6 1,020  
CD changer, remote 288  
Moon and Tune Elite Package   676
4.6L V8   1,192
Options (change) 3,555 2,105
Options (change) 2,973 1,868
Destination 590 815
Total Price $23,245 $34,320
Total Invoice $21,168 $31,837

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,657
Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaMountaineer
TrimEXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT4A6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/65-18
Total Price$23,245$34,320
Adjustments for Features0-4,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,245$29,995
Total Invoice$21,168$31,837
Adjustments for Features0-4,012
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,168$27,825

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaMountaineer
TrimEXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,050$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,012

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaMountaineer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.7 in
Length185.8 in193.5 in
Width71.5 in73.5 in
Height55.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.4,545 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		13.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.682.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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