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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: $31,410

Mercury Mariner Hybrid   
Difference: $825

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,633

Mercury Mariner Hybrid   
Difference: $1,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelMarinerOptima
TrimHybridHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,090 $30,990
Base Invoice $27,852 $28,752
Premium Package 3,595  
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Package 3,056  
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 3,595 350
Options (change) 3,056 291
Destination 725 895
Gas Tax -3,000 0
Total Price $31,410 $32,235
Total Invoice $28,633 $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: $190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $715
Model Year20092017
ModelMarinerOptima
TrimHybridHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4 H154hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)34/30 MPG39/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/55-17
Total Price$31,410$32,235
Adjustments for Features0-635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,410$31,600
Total Invoice$28,633$29,938
Adjustments for Features0-590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,633$29,348

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092017
ModelMarinerOptima
TrimHybridHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,440$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-590

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

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092017
ModelMarinerOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in110.4 in
Length175.2 in191.1 in
Width71.1 in73.2 in
Height67.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,659 lb.3,486 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 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		29.2 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?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested182568%
Total Not Requested87532%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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