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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: $32,200

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $4,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $4,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMountaineerSportage
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,305 $26,900
Base Invoice $27,377 $25,095
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895  
Navigation system 1,995  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Obstacle detection, rear 295  
AWD 2,310 1,500
Navigation Package   1,000
Premium Package   2,000
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761  
Navigation system 1,696  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Obstacle detection, rear 251  
AWD 2,112 1,400
Navigation Package   895
Premium Package   1,785
Options (change) 6,805 4,500
Options (change) 6,012 4,080
Destination 785 800
Total Price $36,895 $32,200
Total Invoice $34,174 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,348
Model Year20082012
ModelMountaineerSportage
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8260hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-18
Total Price$36,895$32,200
Adjustments for Features0-160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,895$32,040
Total Invoice$34,174$29,975
Adjustments for Features0-149
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,174$29,826

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20082012
ModelMountaineerSportage
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power release, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,765$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-149

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Sportage features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20082012
ModelMountaineerSportage
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in103.9 in
Length193.5 in174.8 in
Width73.5 in73.0 in
Height72.8 in64.4 in
Curb Weight4,717 lb.3,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.9 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 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		82.8 ft354.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Mountaineer vs. Kia Sportage specs.

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested175100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested1758%
Total Not Requested197592%

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