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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: $22,135

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,560

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,554

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102007
ModelMountaineerMountaineerOptima
TrimBasePremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,480 $34,860 $19,395
Base Invoice $27,626 $32,523 $18,045
Five-Passenger Value Package 2,295    
Sunroof 850   800
Convenience Package     700
Leather seating surfaces     600
Five-Passenger Value Package 1,950    
Sunroof 723   715
Convenience Package     625
Leather seating surfaces     535
Options (change) 3,145 0 2,100
Options (change) 2,673 0 1,875
Destination 815 815 640
Total Price $33,440 $35,675 $22,135
Total Invoice $31,114 $33,338 $20,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,386
Model Year201020102007
ModelMountaineerMountaineerOptima
TrimBasePremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6161hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18205/60-16
Total Price$33,440$35,675$22,135
Adjustments for Features-3,405-4,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,035$30,795$22,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$760$0
Total Invoice$31,114$33,338$20,560
Adjustments for Features-3,168-4,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,946$28,778$20,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$832$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201020102007
ModelMountaineerMountaineerOptima
TrimBasePremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding third row seats $600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$5,905$7,380$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,405$4,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,168-4,5600

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102007
ModelMountaineerOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in107.1 in
Length193.5 in186.4 in
Width73.5 in71.1 in
Height72.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.0 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer

Five-Passenger Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Satellite radio200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Running boards350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested162549%
Total Not Requested167551%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested42565%
Total Not Requested22535%

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