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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: $26,360

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $2,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,485

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $2,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelSportageMarinerMariner
TrimEXLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,900 $23,285 $25,035
Base Invoice $20,480 $21,700 $23,292
Luxury Package 1,300    
Running boards 445 350 350
Class II trailer hitch 340 395 395
Roof rack crossbars 200    
AWD 1,500 1,750 1,750
Comfort Package   595  
Side curtain airbags   595 595
Leather seating surfaces   795  
Cargo cover   150 150
Moon and Tune Package   655  
Sunroof     895
Luxury Package 1,185    
Running boards 345 316 316
Class II trailer hitch 260 356 356
Roof rack crossbars 170    
AWD 1,370 1,593 1,593
Comfort Package   536  
Side curtain airbags   536 536
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Cargo cover   136 136
Moon and Tune Package   589  
Sunroof     806
Options (change) 3,785 5,285 4,135
Options (change) 3,330 4,778 3,743
Destination 675 615 615
Total Price $26,360 $29,185 $29,785
Total Invoice $24,485 $27,093 $27,650

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,583
Model Year200920062006
ModelSportageMarinerMariner
TrimEXLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp V6200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionT4A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG19/23 MPG19/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7320, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$26,360$29,185$29,785
Adjustments for Features-1,05000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,310$29,185$29,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$600
Total Invoice$24,485$27,093$27,650
Adjustments for Features-97500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,510$27,093$27,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$557

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year200920062006
ModelSportageMarinerMariner
TrimEXLuxuryPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
4-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control$400  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Skid plate (one)$50  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $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  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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
Total Value of Features$4,250$3,200$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-97500

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20092006
ModelSportageMariner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in103.2 in
Length171.3 in174.9 in
Width70.9 in70.1 in
Height66.7 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.5 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 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.6 ft366.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sportage vs. Mercury Mariner specs.

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
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested157578%
Total Not Requested45022%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Luxury

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
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%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested45071%
Total Not Requested18029%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Roof rack300No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110063%
Total Not Requested65037%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
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%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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