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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,800

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,780

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelMountaineerMountaineerOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLuxuryPremierEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,795 $33,300 $23,650 $26,800 $31,950
Base Invoice $28,085 $30,317 $22,095 $25,040 $29,555
Security Group 795        
Heated front seats 395        
Satellite radio 0 0      
Universal garage door opener 150        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,400 1,400  
Sunroof 850 850      
Premium Package     2,950 2,950  
Security Group 676        
Heated front seats 336        
Satellite radio 0 0      
Universal garage door opener 128        
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,250 1,250  
Sunroof 723 723      
Premium Package     2,635 2,635  
Options (change) 4,185 2,845 4,350 4,350 0
Options (change) 3,559 2,419 3,885 3,885 0
Destination 645 645 800 800 800
Total Price $35,625 $36,790 $28,800 $31,950 $32,750
Total Invoice $32,289 $33,381 $26,780 $29,725 $30,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,328
Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelMountaineerMountaineerOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLuxuryPremierEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6292hp V8200hp I4274hp I4159hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$35,625$36,790$28,800$31,950$32,750
Adjustments for Features-200-1,4000-550-980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,425$35,390$28,800$31,400$31,770
Cost Above Minimum$35$0$0$2,600$2,970
Total Invoice$32,289$33,381$26,780$29,725$30,355
Adjustments for Features-181-1,2700-512-908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,108$32,111$26,780$29,213$29,447
Cost Above Minimum$0$3$0$2,433$2,667

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelMountaineerMountaineerOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLuxuryPremierEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
6-speed automatic $1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear air vents$100 $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150   
Rear HVAC unit $400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Running boards$350$350   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive, small    $5
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Speaker lights  $100$100$100
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Floor mats$75$75   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats $600   
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75   
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$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$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$6,450$7,650$6,250$6,800$7,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$1,400$0$550$980
Value of Feature Adjustments-181-1,2700-512-908

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062013
ModelMountaineerOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in110.0 in
Length193.5 in190.7 in
Width73.5 in72.1 in
Height72.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,462 lb.3,224 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.7 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft315.4 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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested50016%
Total Not Requested263084%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested50017%
Total Not Requested253083%

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