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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: $30,285

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,224

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620172017201720172017
ModelMountaineerMountaineerOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLuxuryPremierEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,795 $33,300 $25,440 $30,990 $35,210 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $28,085 $30,317 $23,755 $28,752 $32,743 $25,023 $33,481
Security Group 795            
Heated front seats 395            
Satellite radio 0 0          
Universal garage door opener 150   350 350 350 350 350
Navigation system 1,995 1,995          
Sunroof 850 850          
Premium Package     3,600        
Launch Edition           2,900  
SX Base Package           3,085  
Security Group 676            
Heated front seats 336            
Satellite radio 0 0          
Universal garage door opener 128   291 291 291 291 291
Navigation system 1,696 1,696          
Sunroof 723 723          
Premium Package     3,283        
Launch Edition           2,665  
SX Base Package           2,842  
Options (change) 4,185 2,845 3,950 350 350 6,335 350
Options (change) 3,559 2,419 3,574 291 291 5,798 291
Destination 645 645 895 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,919 0 0
Total Price $35,625 $36,790 $30,285 $32,235 $31,536 $34,085 $37,335
Total Invoice $32,289 $33,381 $28,224 $29,938 $29,010 $31,716 $34,667

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,095
Model Year2006200620172017201720172017
ModelMountaineerMountaineerOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLuxuryPremierEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6292hp V8185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA5A6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6630, 10630, 10630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,625$36,790$30,285$32,235$31,536$34,085$37,335
Adjustments for Features-1,500-2,700-2,565-3000-4,390-6,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,125$34,090$27,720$31,935$31,536$29,695$30,670
Cost Above Minimum$35$0$0$4,215$3,816$1,975$2,950
Total Invoice$32,289$33,381$28,224$29,938$29,010$31,716$34,667
Adjustments for Features-1,360-2,450-2,390-2790-4,085-6,189
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,929$30,931$25,834$29,659$29,010$27,631$28,478
Cost Above Minimum$0$2$0$3,825$3,176$1,797$2,644

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2006200620172017201720172017
ModelMountaineerMountaineerOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLuxuryPremierEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900      
6-speed automatic $1000     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0     
FWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed      $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50     
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125$125$125$125
Sunshades, second row     $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras      $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial      $200
Automatic braking, low-speed      $200
Blind spot warning system  $200  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  $100$100
Forward collision warning      $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning      $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75      
Cargo mat  $40  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200     
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails$250$250     
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125     
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0
Rear air vents$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150     
Rear HVAC unit $400     
Rear wiper$175$175     
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack    $0  
3.3 kW onboard charger    $0  
Automatic start / stop   $150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0  
Body kit   $0$0  
Bodyside cladding$350$350     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Running boards$350$350     
Sunroof$900$900     
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325     
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100
Wireless charging station      $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25     
Approach detection  $25  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights      $200
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100  
Fog lights$125$125     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25  
LED headlights     $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Folding third row seats $600     
Heated second row seats      $200
Interior trim, special color     $0 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats $75     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0     
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   $350 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0$0
Polished alloy wheels      $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,900$7,100$6,965$4,700$4,400$8,790$11,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$2,700$2,565$300$0$4,390$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,360-2,450-2,390-2790-4,085-6,189

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062017
ModelMountaineerOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in110.4 in
Length193.5 in191.1 in
Width73.5 in73.2 in
Height72.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,462 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.6 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Luxury

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested125035%
Total Not Requested232565%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested50015%
Total Not Requested275085%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested75029%
Total Not Requested185071%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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