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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: $29,340 Kia Forte SX | ||
| Difference: $2,160 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,418 Kia Forte SX | ||
| Difference: $1,664 | ||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | Mariner | Forte |
| Trim | Premier | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $25,635 | $23,800 |
| Base Invoice | $23,928 | $22,422 |
| Amenities Package | 600 | |
| Moon and Tune Elite Package | 895 | |
| Navigation system | 1,845 | |
| Rearview camera | 455 | |
| Remote start | 345 | 495 |
| 3.0L V6 | 1,000 | |
| Premium Tech Package | 3,600 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 75 | |
| Floor mats | 125 | |
| Amenities Package | 509 | |
| Moon and Tune Elite Package | 761 | |
| Navigation system | 1,569 | |
| Rearview camera | 387 | |
| Remote start | 293 | 410 |
| 3.0L V6 | 910 | |
| Premium Tech Package | 3,236 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 62 | |
| Floor mats | 102 | |
| Options (change) | 5,140 | 4,645 |
| Options (change) | 4,429 | 4,101 |
| Destination | 725 | 895 |
| Total Price | $31,500 | $29,340 |
| Total Invoice | $29,082 | $27,418 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,865 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,257 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | Mariner | Forte |
| Trim | Premier | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 240hp V6 | 201hp I4 |
| Transmission | A6 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 19/25 MPG | 25/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 320, 7 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/70-16 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $31,500 | $29,340 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,705 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,500 | $27,635 |
| Total Invoice | $29,082 | $27,418 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,593 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,082 | $25,825 |
Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | Mariner | Forte |
| Trim | Premier | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | |
| Roof rack | $300 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Approach detection | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,220 | $4,925 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,705 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,593 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | Mariner | Forte |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 175.2 in | 171.3 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,385 lb. | 3,031 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.4 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.6 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.4 in | 53.8 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 | 29.2 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier
| Amenities Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 425 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 37% |
| Moon and Tune Elite Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 28% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Rear air vents | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 2350 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 1800 | 43% |
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