Mercury Mountaineer Mercury Mountaineer 2009 Kia Optima Kia Optima 2014

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,600

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $500

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,847

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $916

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelMountaineerOptima
TrimPremierSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,400 $35,300
Base Invoice $29,154 $32,963
Navigation and Moon and Tune Pkg. 2,595  
Heated front seats 495  
Obstacle detection, rear 295  
Navigation and Moon and Tune Pkg. 2,206  
Heated front seats 421  
Obstacle detection, rear 251  
Options (change) 3,385 0
Options (change) 2,878 0
Destination 815 800
Total Price $35,600 $36,100
Total Invoice $32,847 $33,763

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mercury Mountaineer dealer quotes or Kia Optima dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $833
Model Year20092014
ModelMountaineerOptima
TrimPremierSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/45-18
Total Price$35,600$36,100
Adjustments for Features0-1,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,600$34,230
Total Invoice$32,847$33,763
Adjustments for Features0-1,749
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,847$32,014

Return to top

Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092014
ModelMountaineerOptima
TrimPremierSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats$75 
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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,080$7,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,749

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092014
ModelMountaineerOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in110.0 in
Length193.5 in190.7 in
Width73.5 in72.1 in
Height72.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.3 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Navigation and Moon and Tune Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested157580%
Total Not Requested39020%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Mercury models.