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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: $21,600

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,465

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelGrand MarquisForte
TrimLSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,810 $19,100
Base Invoice $28,070 $18,190
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300  
Heated front seats 295  
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 261  
Heated front seats 257  
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Options (change) 595 1,750
Options (change) 518 1,525
Destination 875 750
Total Price $31,280 $21,600
Total Invoice $29,463 $20,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,490
Model Year20102012
ModelGrand MarquisForte
TrimLSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp V8173hp 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$31,280$21,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,280$20,025
Total Invoice$29,463$20,465
Adjustments for Features0-1,492
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,463$18,973

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Features Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102012
ModelGrand MarquisForte
TrimLSSX
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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
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
Metal pedals $75
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 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Whitewall tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,850$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,492

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102012
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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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