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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: $25,170

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $865

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,710

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelMarinerMarinerForte
TrimLuxuryPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,285 $25,035 $23,800
Base Invoice $21,700 $23,292 $22,422
Leather seating surfaces 795    
Comfort Package 595    
Side curtain airbags 595 595  
Cargo cover 150 150  
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     125
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Comfort Package 536    
Side curtain airbags 536 536  
Cargo cover 136 136  
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     102
Options (change) 2,135 745 475
Options (change) 1,924 672 393
Destination 615 615 895
Total Price $26,035 $26,395 $25,170
Total Invoice $24,239 $24,579 $23,710

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,389
Model Year200620062018
ModelMarinerMarinerForte
TrimLuxuryPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6200hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionA4A4S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG20/24 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4320, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/40-18
Total Price$26,035$26,395$25,170
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,035$26,195$23,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$160$0
Total Invoice$24,239$24,579$23,710
Adjustments for Features0-186-1,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,239$24,393$21,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$154$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620062018
ModelMarinerMarinerForte
TrimLuxuryPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Outside temperature display  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,150$2,350$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-1,860

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

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062018
ModelMarinerForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.2 in106.3 in
Length174.9 in171.3 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height68.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.3 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.3 ft356.4 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 mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested53084%
Total Not Requested10016%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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