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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: $33,300

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $2,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,717

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $2,518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelMarinerSorentoSorento
TrimPremierEX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,635 $27,595 $32,395
Base Invoice $23,928 $26,155 $30,420
Amenities Package 600    
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895    
Class II trailer hitch 395 350 350
Navigation system 1,845    
Rearview camera 455    
3.0L V6 1,000    
AWD 1,750 1,700 1,700
Premium Package   1,500  
Panoramic sunroof   1,200 1,200
Limited Package   2,000  
Floor mats   115 115
Cargo cover   125 125
Amenities Package 509    
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761    
Class II trailer hitch 336 280 280
Navigation system 1,569    
Rearview camera 387    
3.0L V6 910    
AWD 1,592 1,615 1,595
Premium Package   1,340  
Panoramic sunroof   1,070 1,070
Limited Package   1,785  
Floor mats   95 95
Cargo cover   100 100
Options (change) 6,940 6,990 3,490
Options (change) 6,064 6,285 3,140
Destination 725 795 795
Total Price $33,300 $35,380 $36,680
Total Invoice $30,717 $33,235 $34,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $103
Model Year201120112011
ModelMarinerSorentoSorento
TrimPremierEX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$33,300$35,380$36,680
Adjustments for Features0-2,790-3,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,300$32,590$33,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$625
Total Invoice$30,717$33,235$34,355
Adjustments for Features0-2,621-3,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,717$30,614$31,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$496

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201120112011
ModelMarinerSorentoSorento
TrimPremierEX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Hill descent control $250$250
Safety key$5  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,985$7,775$8,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,790$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,621-3,245

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

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20112011
ModelMarinerSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in106.3 in
Length175.2 in183.9 in
Width71.1 in74.2 in
Height67.7 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.2 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		29.237.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.3 ft372.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Sorento specs.

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

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
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87559%
Total Not Requested60041%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

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
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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