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Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Sportage Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Sportage Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,655

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $3,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,970

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $3,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelMarinerMarinerSportage
TrimBasePremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,565 $25,635 $21,395
Base Invoice $22,044 $23,928 $20,000
Sun and SYNC Package 995    
Cargo Package 295    
Leather Trim Package 1,255    
Running boards 345 345 340
Class II trailer hitch 395 395 340
Moon and Tune Elite Package   895  
Roof rack crossbars     185
Leather seating surfaces     800
Sun and SYNC Package 845    
Cargo Package 251    
Leather Trim Package 1,068    
Running boards 293 293 260
Class II trailer hitch 336 336 260
Moon and Tune Elite Package   761  
Roof rack crossbars     140
Leather seating surfaces     715
Options (change) 3,285 1,635 1,665
Options (change) 2,793 1,390 1,375
Destination 725 725 595
Total Price $27,575 $27,995 $23,655
Total Invoice $25,562 $26,043 $21,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,379
Model Year201120112006
ModelMarinerMarinerSportage
TrimBasePremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine171hp I4171hp I4173hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4320, 780, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/60-16
Total Price$27,575$27,995$23,655
Adjustments for Features-230-7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,345$27,265$23,655
Cost Above Minimum$80$0$0
Total Invoice$25,562$26,043$21,970
Adjustments for Features-213-6790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,349$25,364$21,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$15$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year201120112006
ModelMarinerMarinerSportage
TrimBasePremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125 
Compass $0 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$3,105$3,605$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$230$730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-213-6790

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20112006
ModelMarinerSportage
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in103.5 in
Length175.2 in171.3 in
Width71.1 in70.9 in
Height67.7 in66.7 in
Curb Weight3,342 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft366.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested92566%
Total Not Requested48034%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Leather Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

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%

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