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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: $29,570

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,529

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020182018
ModelMountaineerMountaineerOptimaOptima
TrimBasePremierEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,480 $34,860 $25,600 $30,500
Base Invoice $27,626 $32,523 $23,902 $28,380
Seven-Passenger Value Package 3,695      
Remote start 385 385 425 425
Sunroof 850      
Universal garage door opener     350 350
Premium Package     2,300  
Seven-Passenger Value Package 3,141      
Remote start 327 327 353 353
Sunroof 723      
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Premium Package     2,088  
Options (change) 4,930 385 3,075 775
Options (change) 4,191 327 2,732 644
Destination 815 815 895 895
Total Price $35,225 $36,060 $29,570 $32,170
Total Invoice $32,632 $33,665 $27,529 $29,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,357
Model Year2010201020182018
ModelMountaineerMountaineerOptimaOptima
TrimBasePremierEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6185hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$35,225$36,060$29,570$32,170
Adjustments for Features-805-1,3550-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,420$34,705$29,570$30,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$285$0$800
Total Invoice$32,632$33,665$27,529$29,919
Adjustments for Features-746-1,2650-1,674
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,886$32,400$27,529$28,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$514$0$716

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2010201020182018
ModelMountaineerMountaineerOptimaOptima
TrimBasePremierEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Approach detection  $25$25
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  $350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,445$6,995$5,640$7,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$805$1,355$0$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-746-1,2650-1,674

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102018
ModelMountaineerOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in110.4 in
Length193.5 in191.1 in
Width73.5 in73.2 in
Height72.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.6 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer

Seven-Passenger Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Running boards350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested282561%
Total Not Requested180039%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested185082%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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