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Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,970

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,698

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelGrand MarquisForte
TrimLSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,935 $21,600
Base Invoice $28,200 $20,410
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300  
Heated front seats 295  
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   125
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 261  
Heated front seats 257  
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 595 475
Options (change) 518 393
Destination 875 895
Total Price $31,405 $22,970
Total Invoice $29,593 $21,698

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,737
Model Year20112018
ModelGrand MarquisForte
TrimLSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp V8164hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17215/45-17
Total Price$31,405$22,970
Adjustments for Features0-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,405$21,020
Total Invoice$29,593$21,698
Adjustments for Features0-1,842
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,593$19,856

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Features Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112018
ModelGrand MarquisForte
TrimLSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
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 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Cornering lights$50 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Whitewall tires$0 
Total Value of Features$2,900$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,842

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112018
ModelGrand MarquisForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in106.3 in
Length212.0 in179.5 in
Width78.3 in70.1 in
Height58.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,136 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume20.6 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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