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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: $33,475

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $1,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,040

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $1,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMountaineerOptima
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,305 $26,500
Base Invoice $27,377 $24,760
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895  
Navigation system 1,995 1,400
Heated front seats 495  
Premium Package   2,950
Limited Package   3,300
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761  
Navigation system 1,696 1,250
Heated front seats 421  
Premium Package   2,635
Limited Package   2,937
Options (change) 3,385 7,650
Options (change) 2,878 6,822
Destination 785 750
Total Price $33,475 $34,900
Total Invoice $31,040 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $194
Model Year20082012
ModelMountaineerOptima
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/45-18
Total Price$33,475$34,900
Adjustments for Features0-1,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,475$33,715
Total Invoice$31,040$32,332
Adjustments for Features0-1,098
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,040$31,234

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082012
ModelMountaineerOptima
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
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 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,890$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,098

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

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082012
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 Weight4,458 lb.3,207 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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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%
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 SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested50017%
Total Not Requested250583%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

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