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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Sportage Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Sportage Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,855

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $10,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,970

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $9,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelMountaineerMountaineerSportage
TrimLuxuryPremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,795 $33,300 $21,395
Base Invoice $28,085 $30,317 $20,000
Security Group 795    
4.6L V8 1,200    
Roof rack crossbars 60 60 200
Sunroof 850 850  
Universal garage door opener 150    
AWD 2,200 2,200 1,500
Luxury Package     1,300
Class II trailer hitch     340
Running boards     445
Security Group 676    
4.6L V8 1,068    
Roof rack crossbars 51 51 170
Sunroof 723 723  
Universal garage door opener 128    
AWD 1,958 1,958 1,370
Luxury Package     1,150
Class II trailer hitch     260
Running boards     345
Options (change) 5,255 3,110 3,785
Options (change) 4,604 2,732 3,295
Destination 645 645 675
Total Price $36,695 $37,055 $25,855
Total Invoice $33,334 $33,694 $23,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,451
Model Year200620062008
ModelMountaineerMountaineerSportage
TrimLuxuryPremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8173hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/60-16
Total Price$36,695$37,055$25,855
Adjustments for Features-700-2,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,995$34,555$25,855
Cost Above Minimum$1,440$0$0
Total Invoice$33,334$33,694$23,970
Adjustments for Features-636-2,2730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,698$31,421$23,970
Cost Above Minimum$1,277$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year200620062008
ModelMountaineerMountaineerSportage
TrimLuxuryPremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
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 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Cassette player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt 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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,900$6,700$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$700$2,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-636-2,2730

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20062008
ModelMountaineerSportage
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in103.5 in
Length193.5 in171.3 in
Width73.5 in70.9 in
Height72.8 in66.7 in
Curb Weight4,742 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.2 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 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft366.6 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%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Body color fascias / fenders (optional)0No
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167583%
Total Not Requested35017%

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