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Kia Sportage vs. Mercury Mariner Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sportage vs. Mercury Mariner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,155

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $3,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,405

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $2,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelSportageMarinerMariner
TrimEXBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,395 $22,650 $24,765
Base Invoice $20,000 $21,082 $23,006
Luxury Package 1,300    
Running boards 340 395 445
Class II trailer hitch 340 395 395
Roof rack crossbars 185    
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.   195 195
Sun and SYNC Package   795  
Amenities Package   795  
Leather Trim Package   995  
CD changer, in-dash   295  
Roof rack   175  
Moon and Tune Package     795
Heating Package     295
Luxury Package 1,150    
Running boards 260 336 378
Class II trailer hitch 260 336 336
Roof rack crossbars 140    
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.   166 166
Sun and SYNC Package   676  
Amenities Package   676  
Leather Trim Package   846  
CD changer, in-dash   251  
Roof rack   149  
Moon and Tune Package     676
Heating Package     251
Options (change) 2,165 4,040 2,125
Options (change) 1,810 3,436 1,807
Destination 595 725 725
Total Price $24,155 $27,415 $27,615
Total Invoice $22,405 $25,243 $25,538

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,041
Model Year200620092009
ModelSportageMarinerMariner
TrimEXBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp V6171hp I4171hp I4
TransmissionT4A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 780, 4320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$24,155$27,415$27,615
Adjustments for Features-3250-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,830$27,415$27,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$225$0
Total Invoice$22,405$25,243$25,538
Adjustments for Features-3010-393
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,104$25,243$25,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$98$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year200620092009
ModelSportageMarinerMariner
TrimEXBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$2,875$2,550$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$325$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-3010-393

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20062009
ModelSportageMariner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in103.1 in
Length171.3 in175.2 in
Width70.9 in71.1 in
Height66.7 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,342 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.6 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Body color fascias / fenders (optional)0No
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested157578%
Total Not Requested45022%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested107584%
Total Not Requested20016%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50No
Compass0No
Total Requested45078%
Total Not Requested13022%
Leather Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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