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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: $26,845

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,088

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018201820182018
ModelGrand MarquisOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,810 $25,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500
Base Invoice $28,070 $23,902 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300        
Heated front seats 295        
Universal garage door opener   350 350    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 261        
Heated front seats 257        
Universal garage door opener   291 291    
Options (change) 595 350 350 0 0
Options (change) 518 291 291 0 0
Destination 875 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,919 0
Total Price $31,280 $26,845 $32,235 $31,186 $31,395
Total Invoice $29,463 $25,088 $29,938 $28,719 $29,275

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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: $7,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,520
Model Year20102018201820182018
ModelGrand MarquisOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp V8185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$31,280$26,845$32,235$31,186$31,395
Adjustments for Features0-3,365-3,900-3,500-7,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,280$23,480$28,335$27,686$24,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,855$4,206$750
Total Invoice$29,463$25,088$29,938$28,719$29,275
Adjustments for Features0-3,145-3,622-3,223-6,681
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,463$21,943$26,316$25,496$22,594
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,373$3,553$651

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Features Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102018201820182018
ModelGrand MarquisOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100  
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
Temporary spare tire$150   $150
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    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD player$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 
USB port $25$25$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
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights$50    
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100 
Fog lights$125   $125
Interior ambient lighting    $150
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
Folding second row seats $300$300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  $200
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Whitewall tires$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,975$6,340$6,875$6,475$10,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,365$3,900$3,500$7,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,145-3,622-3,223-6,681

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102018
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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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