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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: $23,140

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,405

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,322

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007
ModelMarinerMarinerOptima
TrimLuxuryPremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,025 $25,100 $19,395
Base Invoice $21,733 $23,642 $18,045
Leather seating surfaces 895   600
Comfort Package 595    
Side curtain airbags 595    
Moon and Tune Package 655    
Sunroof   895 800
2.7L V6     1,005
Convenience Package     700
Leather seating surfaces 761   535
Comfort Package 506    
Side curtain airbags 506    
Moon and Tune Package 556    
Sunroof   761 715
2.7L V6     845
Convenience Package     625
Options (change) 2,740 895 3,105
Options (change) 2,329 761 2,720
Destination 665 665 640
Total Price $26,430 $26,660 $23,140
Total Invoice $24,727 $25,068 $21,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,391
Model Year200720072007
ModelMarinerMarinerOptima
TrimLuxuryPremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6200hp V6185hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG20/24 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16205/60-16
Total Price$26,430$26,660$23,140
Adjustments for Features0-250-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,430$26,410$23,065
Cost Above Minimum$20$0$0
Total Invoice$24,727$25,068$21,405
Adjustments for Features0-235-69
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,727$24,833$21,336
Cost Above Minimum$0$106$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200720072007
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
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Cassette player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Outside temperature display  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
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$2,575$2,825$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$75
Value of Feature Adjustments0-235-69

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072007
ModelMarinerOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in107.1 in
Length174.9 in186.4 in
Width70.1 in71.1 in
Height68.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.17.0 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft314.8 ft3

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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
Compass0No
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

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

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