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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: $1,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,369

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $1,923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelRSXMarinerMariner
TrimType-SLuxuryPremier
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,845 $23,285 $25,035
Base Invoice $21,754 $21,700 $23,292
Side curtain airbags   595 595
Leather seating surfaces   795  
Cargo cover   150 150
Moon and Tune Package   655  
Sunroof     895
Side curtain airbags   536 536
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Cargo cover   136 136
Moon and Tune Package   589  
Sunroof     806
Options (change) 0 2,195 1,640
Options (change) 0 1,977 1,478
Destination 615 615 615
Total Price $24,460 $26,095 $27,290
Total Invoice $22,369 $24,292 $25,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $265
Model Year200620062006
ModelRSXMarinerMariner
TrimType-SLuxuryPremier
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionM6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG20/24 MPG20/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)170, 7320, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$24,460$26,095$27,290
Adjustments for Features0-2,350-2,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,460$23,745$24,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$665
Total Invoice$22,369$24,292$25,385
Adjustments for Features0-2,188-2,679
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,369$22,104$22,706
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$602

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Features Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year200620062006
ModelRSXMarinerMariner
TrimType-SLuxuryPremier
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
4-speed automatic $800$800
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  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$895$3,245$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,350$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,188-2,679

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20062006
ModelRSXMariner
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in103.2 in
Length172.4 in174.9 in
Width67.9 in70.1 in
Height54.9 in68.0 in
Curb Weight2,840 lb.3,295 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.6 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in53.5 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 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.066.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Luxury

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Roof rack300No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110063%
Total Not Requested65037%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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