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Kia Sorento vs. Mercury Mariner Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Mercury Mariner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,645

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $3,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,010

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $3,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132011
ModelSorentoSorentoMariner
TrimEX V6SX V6Premier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,950 $31,700 $25,635
Base Invoice $26,490 $29,765 $23,928
Class II trailer hitch 350 350 395
Limited Package 2,000    
Premium Package 3,400 3,200  
Floor mats 115 115  
Rear bumper protector 65    
Remote start 350 350 345
Cargo cover 125 125  
AWD 1,700 1,700 1,750
Roof rack crossbars   195  
Moon and Tune Elite Package     895
Amenities Package     600
Navigation system     1,845
Rearview camera     455
3.0L V6     1,000
Class II trailer hitch 280 280 336
Limited Package 1,785    
Premium Package 3,035 2,860  
Floor mats 95 95  
Rear bumper protector 50    
Remote start 280 280 293
Cargo cover 100 100  
AWD 1,610 1,595 1,592
Roof rack crossbars   150  
Moon and Tune Elite Package     761
Amenities Package     509
Navigation system     1,569
Rearview camera     387
3.0L V6     910
Options (change) 8,105 6,035 7,285
Options (change) 7,235 5,360 6,357
Destination 800 800 725
Total Price $36,855 $38,535 $33,645
Total Invoice $34,525 $35,925 $31,010

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sorento EX V6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $138
Model Year201320132011
ModelSorentoSorentoMariner
TrimEX V6SX V6Premier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6276hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18235/70-16
Total Price$36,855$38,535$33,645
Adjustments for Features-3,605-4,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,250$34,205$33,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$955$0
Total Invoice$34,525$35,925$31,010
Adjustments for Features-3,377-4,0370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,148$31,888$31,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$740$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year201320132011
ModelSorentoSorentoMariner
TrimEX V6SX V6Premier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Safety key  $5
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$8,425$9,150$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,605$4,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,377-4,0370

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20132011
ModelSorentoMariner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.1 in
Length183.9 in175.2 in
Width74.2 in71.1 in
Height67.3 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.1 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested82567%
Total Not Requested40033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600No
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Surround sound250No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1505%
Total Not Requested316595%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested86531%
Total Not Requested191569%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested32593%
Total Not Requested257%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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