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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: $4,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,198

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $3,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelGrand MarquisOptima
TrimLSSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,935 $35,500
Base Invoice $28,200 $33,140
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300  
Heated front seats 295  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 695  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 261  
Heated front seats 257  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 605  
Options (change) 1,290 0
Options (change) 1,123 0
Destination 875 825
Total Price $32,100 $36,325
Total Invoice $30,198 $33,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,690
Model Year20112015
ModelGrand MarquisOptima
TrimLSSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/45-18
Total Price$32,100$36,325
Adjustments for Features0-7,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,100$28,350
Total Invoice$30,198$33,965
Adjustments for Features0-7,457
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,198$26,508

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Features Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112015
ModelGrand MarquisOptima
TrimLSSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
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 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats$75 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Whitewall tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,000$9,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,457

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112015
ModelGrand MarquisOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in110.0 in
Length212.0 in190.7 in
Width78.3 in72.1 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,136 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in57.3 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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