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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: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,532

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelMarinerOptima
TrimPremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,635 $20,690
Base Invoice $23,928 $19,255
Amenities Package 600  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895  
Navigation system 1,845 1,200
3.0L V6 1,000  
Premium Package   1,300
Convenience Package   970
2.7L V6   1,005
Amenities Package 509  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761  
Navigation system 1,569 1,075
3.0L V6 910  
Premium Package   1,160
Convenience Package   865
2.7L V6   840
Options (change) 4,340 4,475
Options (change) 3,749 3,940
Destination 725 675
Total Price $30,700 $25,840
Total Invoice $28,402 $23,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,644
Model Year20112009
ModelMarinerOptima
TrimPremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6194hp V6
TransmissionA6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/50-17
Total Price$30,700$25,840
Adjustments for Features-9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,740$25,840
Total Invoice$28,402$23,870
Adjustments for Features-8880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,514$23,870

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112009
ModelMarinerOptima
TrimPremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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$3,510$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8880

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

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112009
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 Weight3,385 lb.3,294 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

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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