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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: $22,520

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102008
ModelMarinerMarinerMarinerOptima
TrimBasePremierHybridEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,560 $25,630 $30,105 $19,895
Base Invoice $22,030 $23,913 $27,985 $18,510
Sun and SYNC Package 895      
Leather Trim Package 1,015   745  
Amenities Package 195 600    
Moon and Tune Elite Package   795    
Sunroof     795  
Stability control       650
Premium Package       1,300
Sun and SYNC Package 760      
Leather Trim Package 863   633  
Amenities Package 166 509    
Moon and Tune Elite Package   676    
Sunroof     676  
Stability control       580
Premium Package       1,160
Options (change) 2,105 1,395 1,540 1,950
Options (change) 1,789 1,185 1,309 1,740
Destination 725 725 725 675
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,000 0
Total Price $26,390 $27,750 $29,370 $22,520
Total Invoice $24,544 $25,823 $27,019 $20,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,345
Model Year2010201020102008
ModelMarinerMarinerMarinerOptima
TrimBasePremierHybridEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4171hp I4153hp I4 H162hp I4
TransmissionA6A6CVTT5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4320, 780, 4360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16205/60-16
Total Price$26,390$27,750$29,370$22,520
Adjustments for Features-295-1,570-7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,095$26,180$28,650$22,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$2,555$0
Total Invoice$24,544$25,823$27,019$20,925
Adjustments for Features-274-1,461-6620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,270$24,362$26,357$20,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$92$2,087$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2010201020102008
ModelMarinerMarinerMarinerOptima
TrimBasePremierHybridEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
CVT  $1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes   $150
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Roof rack $300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25 $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated front seats $200  
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Total Value of Features$3,045$4,320$3,470$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$295$1,570$720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-274-1,461-6620

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102008
ModelMarinerOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in107.1 in
Length175.2 in186.4 in
Width71.1 in71.1 in
Height67.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,342 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.17.0 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115582%
Total Not Requested25018%
Leather Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested125089%
Total Not Requested15011%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested30044%
Total Not Requested37556%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Leather Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested95086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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