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Mercury Montego vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Montego vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,920

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,310

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072018
ModelMontegoMontegoForte
TrimBasePremierEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,850 $27,400 $21,600
Base Invoice $22,056 $25,250 $20,410
Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg. 795    
Satellite radio 195 195  
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather seating surfaces 895    
Heated front seats 240    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Premium Plus Package     3,900
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo net     50
Floor mats     125
Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg. 692    
Satellite radio 170 170  
Sunroof 779 779  
Leather seating surfaces 779    
Heated front seats 209    
Navigation system 1,736 1,736  
Premium Plus Package     3,570
Universal garage door opener     291
Cargo net     42
Floor mats     102
Options (change) 5,015 3,085 4,425
Options (change) 4,365 2,685 4,005
Destination 750 750 895
Total Price $29,615 $31,235 $26,920
Total Invoice $27,171 $28,685 $25,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Montego vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,954
Model Year200720072018
ModelMontegoMontegoForte
TrimBasePremierEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine203hp V6203hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$29,615$31,235$26,920
Adjustments for Features0-490-3,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,615$30,745$23,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,130$0
Total Invoice$27,171$28,685$25,310
Adjustments for Features0-450-3,093
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,171$28,235$22,217
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,064$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Montego vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200720072018
ModelMontegoMontegoForte
TrimBasePremierEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Approach detection  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$2,500$2,990$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$490$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-450-3,093

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Montego vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072018
ModelMontegoForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in106.3 in
Length200.9 in179.5 in
Width74.5 in70.1 in
Height61.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.2,908 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Montego

Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested270060%
Total Not Requested177540%

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