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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: $7,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,524

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $7,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelA3Mariner
Trim3.2 S linePremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $34,915 $24,765
Base Invoice $32,471 $23,006
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Navigation system 1,950 1,995
Bluetooth cell phone link 435  
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 450  
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
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418  
Navigation system 1,813 1,696
Bluetooth cell phone link 405  
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 418  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
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) 4,385 6,620
Options (change) 4,077 5,793
Destination 775 725
Total Price $40,075 $32,110
Total Invoice $37,323 $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: $7,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,683
Model Year20082009
ModelA3Mariner
Trim3.2 S linePremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionS6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/70-16
Total Price$40,075$32,110
Adjustments for Features-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,950$32,110
Total Invoice$37,323$29,524
Adjustments for Features-1160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,207$29,524

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20082009
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 
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
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,265$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1160

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20082009
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
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 mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested32557%
Total Not Requested25043%

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