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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: $27,290

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,671

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelMountaineerForteForte
TrimPremierEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,305 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $27,377 $20,966 $22,422
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895    
Heated front seats 495    
Navigation system 1,995    
Remote start 385 495 495
Premium Tech Package   3,600 3,600
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Floor mats   125 125
Universal garage door opener     350
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761    
Heated front seats 421    
Navigation system 1,696    
Remote start 326 410 410
Premium Tech Package   3,236 3,236
Rear bumper protector   62 62
Floor mats   102 102
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 3,770 4,295 4,645
Options (change) 3,204 3,810 4,101
Destination 785 895 895
Total Price $33,860 $27,290 $29,340
Total Invoice $31,366 $25,671 $27,418

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,371
Model Year200820182018
ModelMountaineerForteForte
TrimPremierEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA5T6S7
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,860$27,290$29,340
Adjustments for Features-3500-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,510$27,290$29,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,775
Total Invoice$31,366$25,671$27,418
Adjustments for Features-3240-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,042$25,671$27,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,490

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820182018
ModelMountaineerForteForte
TrimPremierEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
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
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Approach detection $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,750$4,400$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-3240-257

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082018
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 Weight4,458 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 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%
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 opener100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested282566%
Total Not Requested142534%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
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
Xenon HID headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested282568%
Total Not Requested132532%

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