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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: $22,875

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,185

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072008
ModelMarinerMarinerOptima
TrimLuxuryPremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,025 $25,100 $19,895
Base Invoice $21,733 $23,642 $18,510
Comfort Package 595    
Side curtain airbags 595    
Leather seating surfaces 895    
Moon and Tune Package 655    
Sunroof   895  
2.7L V6     1,005
Premium Package     1,300
Comfort Package 506    
Side curtain airbags 506    
Leather seating surfaces 761    
Moon and Tune Package 556    
Sunroof   761  
2.7L V6     840
Premium Package     1,160
Options (change) 2,740 895 2,305
Options (change) 2,329 761 2,000
Destination 665 665 675
Total Price $26,430 $26,660 $22,875
Total Invoice $24,727 $25,068 $21,185

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,027
Model Year200720072008
ModelMarinerMarinerOptima
TrimLuxuryPremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6200hp V6185hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG20/24 MPG20/28 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$22,875
Adjustments for Features-550-8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,880$25,860$22,875
Cost Above Minimum$20$0$0
Total Invoice$24,727$25,068$21,185
Adjustments for Features-515-7520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,212$24,316$21,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$104$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200720072008
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 
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
Aux input  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Outside temperature display  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Total Value of Features$2,750$3,000$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$550$800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-515-7520

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

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072008
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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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
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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