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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercury Grand Marquis Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercury Grand Marquis Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,740

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $4,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $3,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Grand Marquis
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3LS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $34,200 $42,500 $29,270
Base Invoice $28,738 $31,806 $39,527 $27,413
Premium Plus Package 2,700 2,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       300
Heated front seats       295
Premium Plus Package 2,512 2,512    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       261
Heated front seats       257
Options (change) 3,275 3,275 575 595
Options (change) 3,048 3,048 536 518
Destination 925 925 925 875
Total Price $35,100 $38,400 $44,000 $30,740
Total Invoice $32,711 $35,779 $40,988 $28,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $815
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Grand Marquis
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3LS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4224hp V8
TransmissionS6S6S6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/60-17
Total Price$35,100$38,400$44,000$30,740
Adjustments for Features-5,065-6,765-8,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,035$31,635$35,785$30,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$5,750$0
Total Invoice$32,711$35,779$40,988$28,806
Adjustments for Features-4,720-6,303-7,6530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,991$29,476$33,335$28,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,485$5,344$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year2016201620162009
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Grand Marquis
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3LS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Whitewall tires   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,215$8,915$10,365$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,065$6,765$8,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,720-6,303-7,6530

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year20162009
ModelA3 / S3Grand Marquis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in114.6 in
Length175.4 in212.0 in
Width70.7 in78.3 in
Height55.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.4,136 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in60.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in60.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft320.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested65042%
Total Not Requested90058%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested65042%
Total Not Requested90058%

Option Package Details
Mercury Grand Marquis LS

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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