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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: $18,740

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,695

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,202

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelGrand MarquisGrand MarquisForteForte
TrimLS PremiumLS UltimateEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,065 $31,135 $15,995 $17,495
Base Invoice $27,629 $28,591 $15,230 $16,660
Front side airbags 395 395    
Leather seating surfaces 0 0 1,000 1,000
Sunroof 1,025 1,025   700
Heated front seats 295 295    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180 180
Premium Package     800  
Universal garage door opener     70 70
Front side airbags 344 344    
Leather seating surfaces 0 0 870 870
Sunroof 892 892   610
Heated front seats 257 257    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145 145
Premium Package     700  
Universal garage door opener     55 55
Options (change) 1,715 1,715 2,050 1,950
Options (change) 1,493 1,493 1,770 1,680
Destination 775 775 695 695
Total Price $32,555 $33,625 $18,740 $20,140
Total Invoice $29,897 $30,859 $17,695 $19,035

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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: $12,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,417
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelGrand MarquisGrand MarquisForteForte
TrimLS PremiumLS UltimateEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp V8224hp V8156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-16225/60-16205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$32,555$33,625$18,740$20,140
Adjustments for Features-855-1,3800-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,700$32,245$18,740$19,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$545$0$600
Total Invoice$29,897$30,859$17,695$19,035
Adjustments for Features-785-1,2660-756
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,112$29,593$17,695$18,279
Cost Above Minimum$0$481$0$584

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Features Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2006200620102010
ModelGrand MarquisGrand MarquisForteForte
TrimLS PremiumLS UltimateEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Cassette player $50  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Cornering lights$50$50  
Digital instruments $0  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Tachometer  $75$75
Trip computer$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Whitewall tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,025$3,550$2,170$2,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$855$1,380$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-785-1,2660-756

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062010
ModelGrand MarquisForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in104.3 in
Length212.0 in178.3 in
Width78.3 in69.9 in
Height58.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,136 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume20.6 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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