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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: $33,990

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $8,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,303

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $8,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelMarinerSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimPremierEX V6SX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,635 $32,100 $38,300 $41,500
Base Invoice $23,928 $30,456 $36,006 $38,987
Amenities Package 600      
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895      
Class II trailer hitch 395 395 395 395
Navigation system 1,845      
Rearview camera 455      
Remote start 345 425 425 425
Running boards 345      
3.0L V6 1,000      
AWD 1,750 1,800 1,800 1,800
Touring Package   2,900    
Premium Package   2,500    
Cargo cover   150 150 150
Roof rack crossbars   225 225 225
Floor mats   150    
Tubular side steps   495 495 495
Amenities Package 509      
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761      
Class II trailer hitch 336 327 327 327
Navigation system 1,569      
Rearview camera 387      
Remote start 293 353 353 353
Running boards 293      
3.0L V6 910      
AWD 1,592 1,708 1,693 1,693
Touring Package   2,703    
Premium Package   2,305    
Cargo cover   120 120 120
Roof rack crossbars   187 187 187
Floor mats   125    
Tubular side steps   410 410 410
Options (change) 7,630 9,040 3,490 3,490
Options (change) 6,650 8,238 3,090 3,090
Destination 725 895 895 895
Total Price $33,990 $42,035 $42,685 $45,885
Total Invoice $31,303 $39,589 $39,991 $42,972

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,249
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelMarinerSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimPremierEX V6SX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7630, 12630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$33,990$42,035$42,685$45,885
Adjustments for Features0-5,090-5,805-7,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,990$36,945$36,880$38,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$65$0$1,525
Total Invoice$31,303$39,589$39,991$42,972
Adjustments for Features0-4,794-5,439-7,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,303$34,795$34,552$35,967
Cost Above Minimum$0$243$0$1,415

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2011201620162016
ModelMarinerSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimPremierEX V6SX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Safety key$5   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25   
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40 $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards$350   
Sunroof$900   
Tubular side steps $350$350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Upgraded headliner (optional)  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,885$9,975$10,690$12,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,090$5,805$7,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,794-5,439-7,005

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20112016
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 Weight3,549 lb.4,101 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

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
Wiper de-icer25No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Infinity, 630W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested82531%
Total Not Requested185069%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

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
Wiper de-icer25No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX Limited 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
Wiper de-icer25No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%

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