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Acura RSX vs. Mercury Mariner Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RSX vs. Mercury Mariner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,460

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $3,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,369

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $3,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelRSXMarinerMariner
TrimType-SBasePremier
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,845 $23,565 $25,635
Base Invoice $21,754 $22,044 $23,928
Cargo Package   295  
Sun and SYNC Package   995  
Leather Trim Package   1,255  
Amenities Package   195  
3.0L V6   1,000 1,000
Moon and Tune Elite Package     895
Cargo Package   251  
Sun and SYNC Package   845  
Leather Trim Package   1,068  
Amenities Package   166  
3.0L V6   910 910
Moon and Tune Elite Package     761
Options (change) 0 3,740 1,895
Options (change) 0 3,240 1,671
Destination 615 725 725
Total Price $24,460 $28,030 $28,255
Total Invoice $22,369 $26,009 $26,324

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercury Mariner Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RSX Type-S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $405
Model Year200620112011
ModelRSXMarinerMariner
TrimType-SBasePremier
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4240hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionM6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)170, 780, 4320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$24,460$28,030$28,255
Adjustments for Features0-3,485-3,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,460$24,545$24,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0
Total Invoice$22,369$26,009$26,324
Adjustments for Features0-3,234-3,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,369$22,775$22,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$1$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year200620112011
ModelRSXMarinerMariner
TrimType-SBasePremier
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,545$5,030$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,485$3,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,234-3,550

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20062011
ModelRSXMariner
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in103.1 in
Length172.4 in175.2 in
Width67.9 in71.1 in
Height54.9 in67.7 in
Curb Weight2,840 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.6 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom34.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.066.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50536%
Leather Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125No
Outside temperature display50No
Compass0No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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