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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: $28,690

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $8,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,648

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $8,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelSorentoMarinerMariner
TrimEXLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,000 $23,285 $25,035
Base Invoice $31,297 $21,700 $23,292
Class II trailer hitch 395 395 395
Floor mats 135    
Cargo cover 150 150 150
Roof rack crossbars 225    
AWD 1,800 1,750 1,750
Tubular side steps 495    
Comfort Package   595  
Side curtain airbags   595 595
Leather seating surfaces   795  
Running boards   350 350
Roof rack   160 160
Obstacle detection, rear     255
Class II trailer hitch 327 356 356
Floor mats 108    
Cargo cover 120 136 136
Roof rack crossbars 187    
AWD 1,708 1,593 1,593
Tubular side steps 410    
Comfort Package   536  
Side curtain airbags   536 536
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Running boards   316 316
Roof rack   144 144
Obstacle detection, rear     230
Options (change) 3,200 4,790 3,655
Options (change) 2,860 4,333 3,311
Destination 940 615 615
Total Price $37,140 $28,690 $29,305
Total Invoice $35,097 $26,648 $27,218

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,133
Model Year201820062006
ModelSorentoMarinerMariner
TrimEXLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/23 MPG19/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$37,140$28,690$29,305
Adjustments for Features-5,6250-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,515$28,690$28,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$165
Total Invoice$35,097$26,648$27,218
Adjustments for Features-5,3160-418
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,781$26,648$26,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$152

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year201820062006
ModelSorentoMarinerMariner
TrimEXLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$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  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rearview camera$200  
Stability control$400  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Traction control$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents$100  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Tubular side steps$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
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, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Compass $0$0
Outside temperature display$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,150$3,525$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,625$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3160-418

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20182006
ModelSorentoMariner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.4 in103.2 in
Length187.4 in174.9 in
Width74.4 in70.1 in
Height66.3 in68.0 in
Curb Weight4,004 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.3 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Luxury

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested53084%
Total Not Requested10016%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

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