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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: $32,110

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $7,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,524

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $7,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelA3Mariner
Trim3.2 S linePremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $33,980 $24,765
Base Invoice $31,561 $23,006
Navigation system 1,950 1,995
Cold Weather Package 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Satellite radio 350  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.   195
Moon and Tune Package   795
Heating Package   295
Amenities Package   590
3.0L V6   1,000
AWD   1,750
Navigation system 1,775 1,696
Cold Weather Package 637  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410  
Satellite radio 319  
Bluetooth cell phone link 396  
Panoramic sunroof 1,001  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.   166
Moon and Tune Package   676
Heating Package   251
Amenities Package   502
3.0L V6   910
AWD   1,592
Options (change) 4,985 6,620
Options (change) 4,538 5,793
Destination 720 725
Total Price $39,685 $32,110
Total Invoice $36,819 $29,524

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,803
Model Year20062009
ModelA3Mariner
Trim3.2 S linePremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionS6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/70-16
Total Price$39,685$32,110
Adjustments for Features-5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,155$32,110
Total Invoice$36,819$29,524
Adjustments for Features-4920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,327$29,524

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20062009
ModelA3Mariner
Trim3.2 S linePremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,305$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4920

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20062009
ModelA3Mariner
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in103.1 in
Length168.7 in175.2 in
Width69.5 in71.1 in
Height56.0 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 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 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft366.3 ft3

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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 Premier

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested42541%
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested32557%
Total Not Requested25043%

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