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

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Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,145

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,176

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018201820182018
ModelGrand MarquisGrand MarquisOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLS PremiumLS UltimateEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,065 $31,135 $25,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500
Base Invoice $27,629 $28,591 $23,902 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380
Front side airbags 395 395        
Laminated front side windows 295 295        
Leather seating surfaces 0 0        
Heated front seats 295 295        
Sunroof 1,025 1,025        
Polished alloy wheels 695 695        
Universal garage door opener     350 350 350 350
Premium Package     2,300      
Front side airbags 344 344        
Laminated front side windows 257 257        
Leather seating surfaces 0 0        
Heated front seats 257 257        
Sunroof 892 892        
Polished alloy wheels 605 605        
Universal garage door opener     291 291 291 291
Premium Package     2,088      
Options (change) 2,705 2,705 2,650 350 350 350
Options (change) 2,355 2,355 2,379 291 291 291
Destination 775 775 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,919 0
Total Price $33,545 $34,615 $29,145 $32,235 $31,536 $31,745
Total Invoice $30,759 $31,721 $27,176 $29,938 $29,010 $29,566

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,933
Model Year200620062018201820182018
ModelGrand MarquisGrand MarquisOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLS PremiumLS UltimateEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp V8224hp V8185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-16225/60-16215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$33,545$34,615$29,145$32,235$31,536$31,745
Adjustments for Features0-525-4,665-3,250-2,950-6,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,545$34,090$24,480$28,985$28,586$25,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$545$0$4,505$4,106$1,025
Total Invoice$30,759$31,721$27,176$29,938$29,010$29,566
Adjustments for Features0-481-4,350-3,018-2,714-5,812
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,759$31,240$22,826$26,920$26,296$23,754
Cost Above Minimum$0$481$0$4,094$3,470$928

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Features Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620062018201820182018
ModelGrand MarquisGrand MarquisOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLS PremiumLS UltimateEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0    
FWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50    
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125    
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  $250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40  $40
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack    $0 
3.3 kW onboard charger    $0 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit   $0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200  $1200
Rear spoiler     $200
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
Cassette player $50    
CD player$125$125    
HD radio   $50$50 
Navigation system   $600$600 
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250 
Traffic information   $25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25$25
Cornering lights$50$50    
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100 
Digital instruments $0    
Fog lights$125$125   $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25 
LED headlights     $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50  $50
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Tachometer  $75$75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  $300
Folding second row seats  $300$300 $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  $200
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350    
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Whitewall tires$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$3,350$3,875$8,015$6,600$6,300$9,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$4,665$3,250$2,950$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-481-4,350-3,018-2,714-5,812

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062018
ModelGrand MarquisOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in110.4 in
Length212.0 in191.1 in
Width78.3 in73.2 in
Height58.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,136 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume20.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested60027%
Total Not Requested165073%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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