Mercury Mountaineer Mercury Mountaineer 2006 Kia Forte Kia Forte 2011
MENU
1 0 3 4 3 4

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,640

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,310

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,515

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelMountaineerMountaineerForte
TrimLuxuryPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,795 $33,300 $18,395
Base Invoice $28,085 $30,317 $17,520
Security Group 795    
Satellite radio 0 0  
Sunroof 850 850 750
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Technology Package     1,800
Leather Package     1,000
Security Group 676    
Satellite radio 0 0  
Sunroof 723 723 655
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Technology Package     1,570
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 3,640 2,845 3,550
Options (change) 3,095 2,419 3,095
Destination 645 645 695
Total Price $35,080 $36,790 $22,640
Total Invoice $31,825 $33,381 $21,310

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mercury Mountaineer dealer quotes or Kia Forte dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,260
Model Year200620062011
ModelMountaineerMountaineerForte
TrimLuxuryPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6292hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionA5A6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17215/45-17
Total Price$35,080$36,790$22,640
Adjustments for Features-2,200-4,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,880$32,590$22,640
Cost Above Minimum$290$0$0
Total Invoice$31,825$33,381$21,310
Adjustments for Features-1,996-3,8110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,829$29,570$21,310
Cost Above Minimum$259$0$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620062011
ModelMountaineerMountaineerForte
TrimLuxuryPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,525$6,525$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,200$4,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,996-3,8110

Return to top

See a complete comparison of Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062011
ModelMountaineerForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in104.3 in
Length193.5 in170.9 in
Width73.5 in69.9 in
Height72.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,462 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.6 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		82.8 ft30.0 ft3

Return to top

See a complete comparison of Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Luxury

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80058%
Total Not Requested57542%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Mercury models.