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Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $25,015 Kia Forte SX | |||
| Difference: $1,675 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $23,537 Kia Forte SX | |||
| Difference: $1,291 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2014 |
| Model | Mariner | Mariner | Forte |
| Trim | Luxury | Premier | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $23,285 | $25,035 | $20,900 |
| Base Invoice | $21,700 | $23,292 | $19,717 |
| Comfort Package | 595 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | 595 | 595 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 795 | ||
| Cargo cover | 150 | 150 | |
| Moon and Tune Package | 655 | ||
| Sunroof | 895 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,200 | ||
| Floor mats | 115 | ||
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1,000 | ||
| Comfort Package | 536 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | 536 | 536 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | ||
| Cargo cover | 136 | 136 | |
| Moon and Tune Package | 589 | ||
| Sunroof | 806 | ||
| Premium Package | 1,986 | ||
| Floor mats | 93 | ||
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 941 | ||
| Options (change) | 2,790 | 1,640 | 3,315 |
| Options (change) | 2,513 | 1,478 | 3,020 |
| Destination | 615 | 615 | 800 |
| Total Price | $26,690 | $27,290 | $25,015 |
| Total Invoice | $24,828 | $25,385 | $23,537 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,200 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,667 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2014 |
| Model | Mariner | Mariner | Forte |
| Trim | Luxury | Premier | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 200hp V6 | 200hp V6 | 201hp I4 |
| Transmission | A4 | A4 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 20/24 MPG | 20/24 MPG | 21/29 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 320, 7 | 320, 7 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/70-16 | 235/70-16 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $26,690 | $27,290 | $25,015 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -2,525 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,690 | $27,290 | $22,490 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $600 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $24,828 | $25,385 | $23,537 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -2,376 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $24,828 | $25,385 | $21,161 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $557 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2014 |
| Model | Mariner | Mariner | Forte |
| Trim | Luxury | Premier | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | $800 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Stability control | $400 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Interior air filter | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| App support | $0 | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $2,300 | $2,300 | $4,825 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $2,525 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -2,376 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2006 | 2014 |
| Model | Mariner | Forte |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 174.9 in | 171.3 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 68.0 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,295 lb. | 3,122 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.4 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.8 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.5 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.6 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.2 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 49.1 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.6 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.3 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Luxury
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Overhead sunglass holder | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 530 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 16% |
| Moon and Tune Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Roof rack | 300 | No |
| Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 49% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2400 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 28% |
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