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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: $32,100

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $2,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,198

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $2,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelGrand MarquisOptima
TrimLSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,935 $26,500
Base Invoice $28,200 $24,760
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300  
Heated front seats 295  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 695  
Limited Package   3,300
Navigation system   1,400
Premium Package   2,950
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 261  
Heated front seats 257  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 605  
Limited Package   2,937
Navigation system   1,250
Premium Package   2,635
Options (change) 1,290 7,650
Options (change) 1,123 6,822
Destination 875 750
Total Price $32,100 $34,900
Total Invoice $30,198 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,119
Model Year20112012
ModelGrand MarquisOptima
TrimLSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/45-18
Total Price$32,100$34,900
Adjustments for Features0-6,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,100$28,150
Total Invoice$30,198$32,332
Adjustments for Features0-6,253
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,198$26,079

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Features Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112012
ModelGrand MarquisOptima
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 
Proximity key $250
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
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim $300
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$1,925$8,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,253

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112012
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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested40013%
Total Not Requested260587%

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