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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelMountaineerOptima
TrimPremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,305 $20,995
Base Invoice $27,377 $19,620
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895  
Navigation system 1,995 1,200
Power-adjustable pedals 195  
Premium Package   2,200
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761  
Navigation system 1,696 1,075
Power-adjustable pedals 166  
Premium Package   1,960
Options (change) 3,085 3,400
Options (change) 2,623 3,035
Destination 785 695
Total Price $33,175 $25,090
Total Invoice $30,785 $23,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,356
Model Year20082010
ModelMountaineerOptima
TrimPremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionA5T5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18215/50-17
Total Price$33,175$25,090
Adjustments for Features-2,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,935$25,090
Total Invoice$30,785$23,350
Adjustments for Features-2,0790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,706$23,350

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082010
ModelMountaineerOptima
TrimPremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
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 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Total Value of Features$5,190$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0790

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

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082010
ModelMountaineerOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in107.1 in
Length193.5 in189.0 in
Width73.5 in71.1 in
Height72.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.8 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		82.8 ft315.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Optima 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 Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102541%
Total Not Requested147559%

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