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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: $32,575

Mercury Mariner Hybrid   
Difference: $175

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,744

Mercury Mariner Hybrid   
Difference: $611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelMarinerOptima
TrimHybridHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,105 $31,950
Base Invoice $27,985 $29,555
Premium Package 3,950  
Sunroof 795  
Premium Package 3,358  
Sunroof 676  
Options (change) 4,745 0
Options (change) 4,034 0
Destination 725 800
Gas Tax -3,000 0
Total Price $32,575 $32,750
Total Invoice $29,744 $30,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,192
Model Year20102013
ModelMarinerOptima
TrimHybridHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4 H159hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)34/30 MPG36/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/55-17
Total Price$32,575$32,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,575$30,805
Total Invoice$29,744$30,355
Adjustments for Features0-1,803
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,744$28,552

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102013
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
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 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Media drive, small $5
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,910$5,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,803

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

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102013
ModelMarinerOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in110.0 in
Length175.2 in190.7 in
Width71.1 in72.1 in
Height67.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,659 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.3 ft315.4 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?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested232576%
Total Not Requested74024%

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