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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: $32,110

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $90

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,524

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelSportageMariner
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,900 $24,765
Base Invoice $25,095 $23,006
Premium Package 2,000  
Navigation Package 1,000  
AWD 1,500 1,750
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.   195
Moon and Tune Package   795
Navigation system   1,995
Heating Package   295
Amenities Package   590
3.0L V6   1,000
Premium Package 1,785  
Navigation Package 895  
AWD 1,400 1,592
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.   166
Moon and Tune Package   676
Navigation system   1,696
Heating Package   251
Amenities Package   502
3.0L V6   910
Options (change) 4,500 6,620
Options (change) 4,080 5,793
Destination 800 725
Total Price $32,200 $32,110
Total Invoice $29,975 $29,524

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,211
Model Year20122009
ModelSportageMariner
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/70-16
Total Price$32,200$32,110
Adjustments for Features-1,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,415$32,110
Total Invoice$29,975$29,524
Adjustments for Features-1,6620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,313$29,524

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20122009
ModelSportageMariner
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,075$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6620

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20122009
ModelSportageMariner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.1 in
Length174.8 in175.2 in
Width73.0 in71.1 in
Height64.4 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,466 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested45021%
Total Not Requested170079%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67566%
Total Not Requested35034%
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%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%

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