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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: $9,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,303

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $9,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelMarinerSorentoSorento
TrimPremierSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,635 $39,100 $44,400
Base Invoice $23,928 $36,748 $41,663
Amenities Package 600    
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895    
Class II trailer hitch 395 395 395
Navigation system 1,845    
Rearview camera 455    
Remote start 345 425 425
Running boards 345    
3.0L V6 1,000    
AWD 1,750 1,800 1,800
Cargo cover   150 150
Roof rack crossbars   225 225
Tubular side steps   495 495
Amenities Package 509    
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761    
Class II trailer hitch 336 327 327
Navigation system 1,569    
Rearview camera 387    
Remote start 293 353 353
Running boards 293    
3.0L V6 910    
AWD 1,592 1,693 1,693
Cargo cover   120 120
Roof rack crossbars   187 187
Tubular side steps   410 410
Options (change) 7,630 3,490 3,490
Options (change) 6,650 3,090 3,090
Destination 725 940 940
Total Price $33,990 $43,530 $48,830
Total Invoice $31,303 $40,778 $45,693

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,826
Model Year201120182018
ModelMarinerSorentoSorento
TrimPremierSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$33,990$43,530$48,830
Adjustments for Features0-6,030-9,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,990$37,500$39,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,525
Total Invoice$31,303$40,778$45,693
Adjustments for Features0-5,649-9,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,303$35,129$36,518
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,389

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201120182018
ModelMarinerSorentoSorento
TrimPremierSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Laminated front side windows $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
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900  
Tubular side steps $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Compass$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,270$11,300$15,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,030$9,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,649-9,175

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20112018
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 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, brake-based100No
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, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%

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