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Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,245

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,168

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelMarinerMarinerOptima
TrimLuxuryPremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,285 $25,035 $19,100
Base Invoice $21,700 $23,292 $17,605
Side curtain airbags 595 595  
Comfort Package 595    
Leather seating surfaces 795    
Moon and Tune Package 655    
Sunroof   895  
Leather Package     1,000
Floor mats     85
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
2.7L V6     1,300
CD changer, remote     375
Side curtain airbags 536 536  
Comfort Package 536    
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Moon and Tune Package 589    
Sunroof   806  
Leather Package     890
Floor mats     65
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
2.7L V6     1,020
CD changer, remote     288
Options (change) 2,640 1,490 3,555
Options (change) 2,377 1,342 2,973
Destination 615 615 590
Total Price $26,540 $27,140 $23,245
Total Invoice $24,692 $25,249 $21,168

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,570
Model Year200620062006
ModelMarinerMarinerOptima
TrimLuxuryPremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6200hp V6170hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG20/24 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16205/55-16
Total Price$26,540$27,140$23,245
Adjustments for Features-1,025-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,515$26,115$23,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0
Total Invoice$24,692$25,249$21,168
Adjustments for Features-954-9540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,738$24,295$21,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$557$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620062006
ModelMarinerMarinerOptima
TrimLuxuryPremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Total Value of Features$3,225$3,225$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$1,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-954-9540

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

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006
ModelMarinerOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in106.3 in
Length174.9 in185.8 in
Width70.1 in71.5 in
Height68.0 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,279 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.3 ft313.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Luxury

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested35556%
Total Not Requested27544%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Roof rack300No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110063%
Total Not Requested65037%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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