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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: $18,670

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,640

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelMountaineerMountaineerForteForte
TrimBasePremierEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,800 $29,305 $15,995 $17,495
Base Invoice $25,098 $27,377 $15,230 $16,660
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895 895    
SYNC 395      
Comfort Package 1,395      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180 180
Premium Package     800  
Leather seating surfaces     1,000 1,000
Sunroof       700
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761 761    
SYNC 336      
Comfort Package 1,186      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145 145
Premium Package     700  
Leather seating surfaces     870 870
Sunroof       610
Options (change) 2,685 895 1,980 1,880
Options (change) 2,283 761 1,715 1,625
Destination 785 785 695 695
Total Price $30,270 $30,985 $18,670 $20,070
Total Invoice $28,166 $28,923 $17,640 $18,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,227
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelMountaineerMountaineerForteForte
TrimBasePremierEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$30,270$30,985$18,670$20,070
Adjustments for Features-4,620-5,0450-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,650$25,940$18,670$19,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$290$0$525
Total Invoice$28,166$28,923$17,640$18,980
Adjustments for Features-4,299-4,7090-827
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,867$24,214$17,640$18,153
Cost Above Minimum$0$347$0$513

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2008200820102010
ModelMountaineerMountaineerForteForte
TrimBasePremierEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150 $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding third row seats $600  
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75  
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals   $75
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  
Power recliner, driver seat $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   
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,815$6,240$1,195$2,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,620$5,045$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,299-4,7090-827

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082010
ModelMountaineerForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in104.3 in
Length193.5 in178.3 in
Width73.5 in69.9 in
Height72.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.2,708 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 in37.8 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 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110057%
Total Not Requested82543%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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