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Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,825

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,860

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
ModelMarinerMarinerForte
TrimLuxuryPremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,285 $25,035 $18,300
Base Invoice $21,700 $23,292 $17,430
Comfort Package 595    
Side curtain airbags 595 595  
Cargo cover 150 150  
Moon and Tune Package 655    
Sunroof   895 750
Comfort Package 536    
Side curtain airbags 536 536  
Cargo cover 136 136  
Moon and Tune Package 589    
Sunroof   806 655
Options (change) 1,995 1,640 750
Options (change) 1,797 1,478 655
Destination 615 615 775
Total Price $25,895 $27,290 $19,825
Total Invoice $24,112 $25,385 $18,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,159
Model Year200620062013
ModelMarinerMarinerForte
TrimLuxuryPremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6200hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG20/24 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16205/55-16
Total Price$25,895$27,290$19,825
Adjustments for Features-100-1,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,795$26,065$19,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$270$0
Total Invoice$24,112$25,385$18,860
Adjustments for Features-93-1,1390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,019$24,246$18,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$227$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620062013
ModelMarinerMarinerForte
TrimLuxuryPremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Total Value of Features$3,175$4,300$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$1,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-93-1,1390

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062013
ModelMarinerForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.2 in104.3 in
Length174.9 in170.9 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height68.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.2,843 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.3 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.3 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Luxury

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested25540%
Total Not Requested37560%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Roof rack300No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

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