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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,675

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $6,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,204

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $5,359

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelMountaineerMountaineerSorento
TrimLuxuryPremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,795 $33,300 $24,295
Base Invoice $28,085 $30,317 $22,620
Security Group 795    
Trailer Tow Package 150 150  
4.6L V8 1,200    
Universal garage door opener 150    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 995
Sunroof 850 850  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60  
AWD 2,200 2,200  
Luxury Package     2,500
Class III trailer hitch     340
AWD w/low range     2,400
Tubular side steps     445
Security Group 676    
Trailer Tow Package 128 128  
4.6L V8 1,068    
Universal garage door opener 128    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 850
Sunroof 723 723  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51  
AWD 1,958 1,958  
Luxury Package     2,235
Class III trailer hitch     262
AWD w/low range     2,195
Tubular side steps     342
Options (change) 6,700 4,555 6,680
Options (change) 5,833 3,961 5,884
Destination 645 645 700
Total Price $38,140 $38,500 $31,675
Total Invoice $34,563 $34,923 $29,204

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,759
Model Year200620062008
ModelMountaineerMountaineerSorento
TrimLuxuryPremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8262hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/70-16
Total Price$38,140$38,500$31,675
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,140$36,700$30,945
Cost Above Minimum$1,440$0$0
Total Invoice$34,563$34,923$29,204
Adjustments for Features0-1,633-673
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,563$33,290$28,531
Cost Above Minimum$1,273$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200620062008
ModelMountaineerMountaineerSorento
TrimLuxuryPremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
AWD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter  $25
Analog clock$25$25 
Barometer  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,300$6,100$5,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,633-673

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062008
ModelMountaineerSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in106.7 in
Length193.5 in180.7 in
Width73.5 in73.3 in
Height72.8 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,742 lb.4,477 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.1 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 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft366.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Luxury

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

AWD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD w/low range0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested2625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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