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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: $27,700

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,755

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201120112011
ModelMountaineerOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimPremierEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,860 $22,700 $24,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $32,523 $21,210 $23,080 $24,760
Package 201A 1,595      
Technology Package   2,000 2,000  
Premium Package   2,250 2,150  
Premium Technology Package       5,000
Package 201A 1,356      
Technology Package   1,785 1,785  
Premium Package   2,010 1,920  
Premium Technology Package       4,465
Options (change) 1,595 4,250 4,150 5,000
Options (change) 1,356 3,795 3,705 4,465
Destination 815 750 750 750
Total Price $37,270 $27,700 $29,600 $32,250
Total Invoice $34,694 $25,755 $27,535 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,579
Model Year2010201120112011
ModelMountaineerOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimPremierEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$37,270$27,700$29,600$32,250
Adjustments for Features-2,685-1500-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,585$27,550$29,600$31,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050$3,925
Total Invoice$34,694$25,755$27,535$29,975
Adjustments for Features-2,499-1390-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,195$25,616$27,535$29,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,919$3,639

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2010201120112011
ModelMountaineerOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimPremierEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Temporary spare tire $150$150 
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0   
Media drive$15   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding third row seats$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Total Value of Features$7,560$5,025$4,875$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,685$150$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,499-1390-720

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102011
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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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power-folding third row seats400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67562%
Total Not Requested41538%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Total Requested50021%
Total Not Requested190079%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Total Requested50021%
Total Not Requested190079%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Total Requested235040%
Total Not Requested350060%

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