Mercury Mariner Mercury Mariner 2008 Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2018

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Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,360

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $8,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,171

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $8,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelMarinerSorento
TrimPremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,475 $33,000
Base Invoice $22,807 $31,297
Heating Package 295  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 195  
Class II trailer hitch 395 395
Satellite radio 195  
Roof rack 175  
Interior ambient lighting 295  
Remote start 425 425
Running boards 445  
AWD 1,770 1,800
Cargo cover   150
Roof rack crossbars   225
Floor mats   135
Tubular side steps   495
Heating Package 251  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 166  
Class II trailer hitch 336 327
Satellite radio 166  
Roof rack 149  
Interior ambient lighting 251  
Remote start 361 353
Running boards 378  
AWD 1,611 1,708
Cargo cover   120
Roof rack crossbars   187
Floor mats   108
Tubular side steps   410
Options (change) 4,190 3,625
Options (change) 3,669 3,213
Destination 695 940
Total Price $29,360 $37,565
Total Invoice $27,171 $35,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,353
Model Year20082018
ModelMarinerSorento
TrimPremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/60-18
Total Price$29,360$37,565
Adjustments for Features0-4,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,360$33,405
Total Invoice$27,171$35,450
Adjustments for Features0-3,926
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,171$31,524

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082018
ModelMarinerSorento
TrimPremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Sunshades, second row $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
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Tubular side steps $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,965$8,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,926

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082018
ModelMarinerSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in109.4 in
Length175.2 in187.4 in
Width71.1 in74.4 in
Height67.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,526 lb.4,004 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in41.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.238.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%

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