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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: $30,460

Mercury Mariner Hybrid   
Difference: $1,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,276

Mercury Mariner Hybrid   
Difference: $1,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018
ModelMarinerOptima
TrimHybridHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,950 $30,990
Base Invoice $26,335 $28,752
Premium Package 3,795  
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Package 3,226  
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 3,795 350
Options (change) 3,226 291
Destination 665 895
Gas Tax -1,950 0
Total Price $30,460 $32,235
Total Invoice $28,276 $29,938

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $989
Model Year20072018
ModelMarinerOptima
TrimHybridHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine133hp I4 H154hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)33/29 MPG39/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/55-17
Total Price$30,460$32,235
Adjustments for Features0-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,460$31,510
Total Invoice$28,276$29,938
Adjustments for Features0-673
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,276$29,265

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072018
ModelMarinerOptima
TrimHybridHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights$125 
Outside temperature display $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$4,800$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-673

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072018
ModelMarinerOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in110.4 in
Length174.9 in191.1 in
Width70.1 in73.2 in
Height68.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,787 lb.3,486 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.3 ft315.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rollover sensor50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Total Requested265083%
Total Not Requested55017%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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