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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: $28,740

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $1,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,569

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $1,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelMarinerSorento
TrimPremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,635 $25,345
Base Invoice $23,928 $23,600
Class II trailer hitch 395  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895  
Amenities Package 600  
Full-size spare tire 105  
Remote start 345 360
Running boards 345  
3.0L V6 1,000  
Luxury Package   1,500
Tubular side steps   445
Class III trailer hitch   340
Class II trailer hitch 336  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761  
Amenities Package 509  
Full-size spare tire 89  
Remote start 293 275
Running boards 293  
3.0L V6 910  
Luxury Package   1,340
Tubular side steps   342
Class III trailer hitch   262
Options (change) 3,685 2,645
Options (change) 3,191 2,219
Destination 725 750
Total Price $30,045 $28,740
Total Invoice $27,844 $26,569

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,275
Model Year20112009
ModelMarinerSorento
TrimPremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6262hp V6
TransmissionA6T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/70-16
Total Price$30,045$28,740
Adjustments for Features00
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,045$28,740
Total Invoice$27,844$26,569
Adjustments for Features00
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,844$26,569

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20112009
ModelMarinerSorento
TrimPremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Running boards$350 
Skid plates $150
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Tubular side steps $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter $25
Barometer $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power recliner, driver 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$3,530$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments00

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

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20112009
ModelMarinerSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in106.7 in
Length175.2 in180.7 in
Width71.1 in73.3 in
Height67.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.4,098 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.2 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.3 ft366.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested42563%
Total Not Requested25037%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested177590%
Total Not Requested20010%

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