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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: $23,890

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,275

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelMarinerMarinerOptima
TrimLuxuryPremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,285 $25,035 $20,995
Base Invoice $21,700 $23,292 $19,620
Leather seating surfaces 795    
Comfort Package 595    
Side curtain airbags 595 595  
Moon and Tune Package 655    
Sunroof   895  
Premium Package     2,200
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Comfort Package 536    
Side curtain airbags 536 536  
Moon and Tune Package 589    
Sunroof   806  
Premium Package     1,960
Options (change) 2,640 1,490 2,200
Options (change) 2,377 1,342 1,960
Destination 615 615 695
Total Price $26,540 $27,140 $23,890
Total Invoice $24,692 $25,249 $22,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,559
Model Year200620062010
ModelMarinerMarinerOptima
TrimLuxuryPremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6200hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG20/24 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16215/50-17
Total Price$26,540$27,140$23,890
Adjustments for Features00-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,540$27,140$22,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0
Total Invoice$24,692$25,249$22,275
Adjustments for Features00-1,142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,692$25,249$21,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$557$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620062010
ModelMarinerMarinerOptima
TrimLuxuryPremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Sunshade, rear  $125
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
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 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter  $0
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Outside temperature display  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
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$2,175$2,175$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,142

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

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062010
ModelMarinerOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in107.1 in
Length174.9 in189.0 in
Width70.1 in71.1 in
Height68.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.3 ft315.0 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 computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested53084%
Total Not Requested10016%
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

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