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Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,275

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $9,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,377

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $9,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelGrand MarquisRio
TrimLSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,325 $18,400
Base Invoice $26,639 $17,627
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300  
Travel Package 305  
Front side airbags 395  
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   130
Partial leather seating sufaces   500
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 261  
Travel Package 265  
Front side airbags 344  
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   104
Partial leather seating sufaces   460
Options (change) 1,000 980
Options (change) 870 855
Destination 875 895
Total Price $30,200 $20,275
Total Invoice $28,384 $19,377

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,857
Model Year20082018
ModelGrand MarquisRio
TrimLSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp V8130hp I4
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG29/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17185/65-15
Total Price$30,200$20,275
Adjustments for Features-1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,040$20,275
Total Invoice$28,384$19,377
Adjustments for Features-1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,234$19,377

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Features Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082018
ModelGrand MarquisRio
TrimLSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD player$125 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Interior trim, special color $0
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Whitewall tires$0 
Total Value of Features$4,000$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1500

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082018
ModelGrand MarquisRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in101.6 in
Length212.0 in172.6 in
Width78.3 in67.9 in
Height58.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,135 lb.2,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume20.6 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Grand Marquis LS

Travel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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