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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelMarinerOptima
TrimPremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,475 $20,995
Base Invoice $22,807 $19,620
Heating Package 295  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 695  
Interior ambient lighting 295  
Navigation system 1,995 1,200
Premium Package   2,200
Heating Package 251  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 591  
Interior ambient lighting 251  
Navigation system 1,696 1,075
Premium Package   1,960
Options (change) 3,280 3,400
Options (change) 2,789 3,035
Destination 695 695
Total Price $28,450 $25,090
Total Invoice $26,291 $23,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,581
Model Year20082010
ModelMarinerOptima
TrimPremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/50-17
Total Price$28,450$25,090
Adjustments for Features-3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,060$25,090
Total Invoice$26,291$23,350
Adjustments for Features-3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,931$23,350

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082010
ModelMarinerOptima
TrimPremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,165$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3600

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

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082010
ModelMarinerOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in107.1 in
Length175.2 in189.0 in
Width71.1 in71.1 in
Height67.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,383 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 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		29.2 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 Premier

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested140056%

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