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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: $24,125

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,730

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelMountaineerForte
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,860 $19,800
Base Invoice $32,523 $18,860
Package 201A 1,595  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Leather Package   1,000
Package 201A 1,356  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Leather Package   870
Options (change) 1,595 3,550
Options (change) 1,356 3,095
Destination 815 775
Total Price $37,270 $24,125
Total Invoice $34,694 $22,730

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,952
Model Year20102013
ModelMountaineerForte
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
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$37,270$24,125
Adjustments for Features-4,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,960$24,125
Total Invoice$34,694$22,730
Adjustments for Features-4,0120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,682$22,730

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102013
ModelMountaineerForte
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,235$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0120

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102013
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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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power-folding third row seats400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67562%
Total Not Requested41538%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested92565%
Total Not Requested50035%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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