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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: $24,605

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $6,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,815

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $5,859

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelMountaineerMountaineerSportage
TrimBasePremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,800 $29,305 $21,395
Base Invoice $25,098 $27,377 $20,000
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895 895  
Comfort Package 1,395    
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 200
Remote start 385 385 250
Running boards 495   445
Amenities Package   1,295  
Luxury Package     1,300
Class II trailer hitch     340
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761 761  
Comfort Package 1,186    
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 170
Remote start 326 326 215
Running boards 421   345
Amenities Package   1,101  
Luxury Package     1,150
Class II trailer hitch     260
Options (change) 3,285 2,690 2,535
Options (change) 2,791 2,285 2,140
Destination 785 785 675
Total Price $30,870 $32,780 $24,605
Total Invoice $28,674 $30,447 $22,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,698
Model Year200820082008
ModelMountaineerMountaineerSportage
TrimBasePremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6173hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/60-16
Total Price$30,870$32,780$24,605
Adjustments for Features-1,250-2,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,620$30,180$24,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$560$0
Total Invoice$28,674$30,447$22,815
Adjustments for Features-1,161-2,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,513$28,032$22,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$519$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year200820082008
ModelMountaineerMountaineerSportage
TrimBasePremierEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $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$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Power-deployable running boards $750 
Running boards$350 $350
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 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
Cassette player  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
USB port $25 
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
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, 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 
Power recliner, driver seat $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  
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$4,200$5,550$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$2,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,161-2,4150

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20082008
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 Weight4,458 lb.3,231 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

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110057%
Total Not Requested82543%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-deployable running boards750No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested100091%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

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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