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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: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,795

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,907

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelGrand MarquisOptima
TrimLSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,935 $20,690
Base Invoice $28,200 $19,255
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300  
Heated front seats 295  
Power-adjustable pedals 125  
Convenience Package   970
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 261  
Heated front seats 257  
Power-adjustable pedals 109  
Convenience Package   865
Options (change) 720 970
Options (change) 627 865
Destination 875 675
Total Price $31,530 $22,335
Total Invoice $29,702 $20,795

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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: $10,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,280
Model Year20112009
ModelGrand MarquisOptima
TrimLSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp V8175hp I4
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17215/50-17
Total Price$31,530$22,335
Adjustments for Features0-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,530$20,860
Total Invoice$29,702$20,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,702$19,422

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Features Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112009
ModelGrand MarquisOptima
TrimLSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
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
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, 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$1,950$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,373

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112009
ModelGrand MarquisOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in107.1 in
Length212.0 in189.0 in
Width78.3 in71.1 in
Height58.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,136 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume20.6 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested52550%
Total Not Requested52550%

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