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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: $22,640

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,310

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelMountaineerForte
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,305 $18,395
Base Invoice $27,377 $17,520
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895  
Navigation system 1,995  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Leather Package   1,000
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761  
Navigation system 1,696  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Leather Package   870
Options (change) 2,890 3,550
Options (change) 2,457 3,095
Destination 785 695
Total Price $32,980 $22,640
Total Invoice $30,619 $21,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,510
Model Year20082011
ModelMountaineerForte
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionA5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18215/45-17
Total Price$32,980$22,640
Adjustments for Features-3,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,965$22,640
Total Invoice$30,619$21,310
Adjustments for Features-2,7990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,820$21,310

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082011
ModelMountaineerForte
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,215$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7990

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

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082011
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 Weight4,458 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

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

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 SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90065%
Total Not Requested47535%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%

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