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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: $23,450

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,960

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201120112011
ModelGrand MarquisOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLSEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,810 $22,700 $24,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $28,070 $21,210 $23,080 $24,760
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 261      
Options (change) 300 0 0 0
Options (change) 261 0 0 0
Destination 875 750 750 750
Total Price $30,985 $23,450 $25,450 $27,250
Total Invoice $29,206 $21,960 $23,830 $25,510

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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: $9,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,142
Model Year2010201120112011
ModelGrand MarquisOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLSEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp V8200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17215/55-17215/55-17205/65-16
Total Price$30,985$23,450$25,450$27,250
Adjustments for Features0-2,025-1,875-930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,985$21,425$23,575$26,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,150$4,895
Total Invoice$29,206$21,960$23,830$25,510
Adjustments for Features0-1,896-1,756-871
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,206$20,064$22,074$24,639
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,010$4,575

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Features Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2010201120112011
ModelGrand MarquisOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLSEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Media drive, small   $5
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50   
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Tachometer $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Whitewall tires$0   
Total Value of Features$3,325$5,350$5,200$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,025$1,875$930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,896-1,756-871

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102011
ModelGrand MarquisOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in110.0 in
Length212.0 in190.7 in
Width78.3 in72.1 in
Height58.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,136 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume20.6 ft315.4 ft3

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