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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: $35,645

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $560

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,971

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelMountaineerMountaineerSorento
TrimLuxuryPremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,795 $33,300 $31,700
Base Invoice $28,085 $30,317 $30,083
Heated front seats 395    
Security Group 795    
Third-row seat 375    
4.6L V8 1,200    
Satellite radio 0 0  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60 225
AWD 2,200 2,200 1,800
Class II trailer hitch     395
Floor mats     135
Tubular side steps     495
Heated front seats 336    
Security Group 676    
Third-row seat 319    
4.6L V8 1,068    
Satellite radio 0 0  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51 187
AWD 1,958 1,958 1,708
Class II trailer hitch     327
Floor mats     108
Tubular side steps     410
Options (change) 5,025 2,260 3,050
Options (change) 4,408 2,009 2,740
Destination 645 645 895
Total Price $36,465 $36,205 $35,645
Total Invoice $33,138 $32,971 $33,718

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sorento EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42
Model Year200620062017
ModelMountaineerMountaineerSorento
TrimLuxuryPremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/60-18
Total Price$36,465$36,205$35,645
Adjustments for Features0-550-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,465$35,655$34,370
Cost Above Minimum$810$0$0
Total Invoice$33,138$32,971$33,718
Adjustments for Features0-501-1,206
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,138$32,470$32,512
Cost Above Minimum$668$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200620062017
ModelMountaineerMountaineerSorento
TrimLuxuryPremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key  $250
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,250$5,800$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-501-1,206

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062017
ModelMountaineerSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in109.4 in
Length193.5 in187.4 in
Width73.5 in74.4 in
Height72.8 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,742 lb.4,004 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in52.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in41.4 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft338.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Luxury

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27531%
Total Not Requested60069%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%

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