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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,720

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,199

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelMountaineerMountaineerForteForte
TrimLuxuryPremierEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,795 $33,300 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $28,085 $30,317 $20,966 $22,422
Security Group 795      
Heated front seats 395      
Satellite radio 0 0    
Universal garage door opener 150     350
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Sunroof 850 850    
Premium Tech Package     3,600 3,600
Floor mats     125 125
Security Group 676      
Heated front seats 336      
Satellite radio 0 0    
Universal garage door opener 128     291
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Sunroof 723 723    
Premium Tech Package     3,236 3,236
Floor mats     102 102
Options (change) 4,185 2,845 3,725 4,075
Options (change) 3,559 2,419 3,338 3,629
Destination 645 645 895 895
Total Price $35,625 $36,790 $26,720 $28,770
Total Invoice $32,289 $33,381 $25,199 $26,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,609
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelMountaineerMountaineerForteForte
TrimLuxuryPremierEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6292hp V8164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA5A6T6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,625$36,790$26,720$28,770
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-550-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,625$35,590$26,170$28,020
Cost Above Minimum$35$0$0$1,850
Total Invoice$32,289$33,381$25,199$26,946
Adjustments for Features0-1,089-519-702
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,289$32,292$24,680$26,244
Cost Above Minimum$0$3$0$1,564

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2006200620182018
ModelMountaineerMountaineerForteForte
TrimLuxuryPremierEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed automatic $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75$75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Approach detection  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats $600  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,175$5,375$4,725$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$550$750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,089-519-702

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062018
ModelMountaineerForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.5 in171.3 in
Width73.5 in70.1 in
Height72.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,462 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.9 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 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Luxury

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested282566%
Total Not Requested142534%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested272566%
Total Not Requested142534%

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