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Audi A3 vs. Mercury Mariner Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Mercury Mariner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,440

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $8,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,421

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $7,908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelA3MarinerMariner
Trim3.2 S lineLuxuryPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,980 $23,285 $25,035
Base Invoice $31,561 $21,700 $23,292
Cold Weather Package 700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100    
Comfort Package   595  
Side curtain airbags   595 595
AWD   1,750 1,750
Leather seating surfaces   795  
Cargo cover   150 150
Moon and Tune Package   655  
Sunroof     895
Cold Weather Package 637    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410    
Panoramic sunroof 1,001    
Comfort Package   536  
Side curtain airbags   536 536
AWD   1,593 1,593
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Cargo cover   136 136
Moon and Tune Package   589  
Sunroof     806
Options (change) 2,250 4,540 3,390
Options (change) 2,048 4,106 3,071
Destination 720 615 615
Total Price $36,950 $28,440 $29,040
Total Invoice $34,329 $26,421 $26,978

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,138
Model Year200620062006
ModelA3MarinerMariner
Trim3.2 S lineLuxuryPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionS6A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG19/23 MPG19/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10320, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$36,950$28,440$29,040
Adjustments for Features-1,90500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,045$28,440$29,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$600
Total Invoice$34,329$26,421$26,978
Adjustments for Features-1,77000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,559$26,421$26,978
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$557

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year200620062006
ModelA3MarinerMariner
Trim3.2 S lineLuxuryPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$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  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Ski sack$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100  
Outside temperature display$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,705$4,800$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,905$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,77000

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Mercury Mariner features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20062006
ModelA3Mariner
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in103.2 in
Length168.7 in174.9 in
Width69.5 in70.1 in
Height56.0 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft366.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Mercury Mariner specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Luxury

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested50580%
Total Not Requested12520%
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 airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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