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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: $32,200

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $705

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelMarinerSportage
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,635 $26,900
Base Invoice $23,928 $25,095
Amenities Package 600  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895  
Navigation system 1,845  
Rearview camera 455  
3.0L V6 1,000  
AWD 1,750 1,500
Navigation Package   1,000
Premium Package   2,000
Amenities Package 509  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761  
Navigation system 1,569  
Rearview camera 387  
3.0L V6 910  
AWD 1,592 1,400
Navigation Package   895
Premium Package   1,785
Options (change) 6,545 4,500
Options (change) 5,728 4,080
Destination 725 800
Total Price $32,905 $32,200
Total Invoice $30,381 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,886
Model Year20112012
ModelMarinerSportage
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6260hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/55-18
Total Price$32,905$32,200
Adjustments for Features0-1,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,905$30,610
Total Invoice$30,381$29,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,381$28,495

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20112012
ModelMarinerSportage
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,060$6,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,480

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20112012
ModelMarinerSportage
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in103.9 in
Length175.2 in174.8 in
Width71.1 in73.0 in
Height67.7 in64.4 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft354.6 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 Sportage SX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested175100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested55026%
Total Not Requested160074%

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