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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: $32,525

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $6,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,058

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $6,431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelA3Mariner
Trim2.0TPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,270 $25,635
Base Invoice $25,361 $23,928
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
All-weather floor mats 120 75
iPod integration -200  
Navigation system 2,000 1,845
Convenience Package 1,000  
Aluminum roof rails 500  
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
AWD 2,100 1,750
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Moon and Tune Elite Package   895
Amenities Package   600
3.0L V6   1,000
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
All-weather floor mats 112 64
iPod integration -186  
Navigation system 1,860 1,569
Convenience Package 930  
Aluminum roof rails 466  
6-speed automated manual 1,378  
AWD 1,951 1,592
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Moon and Tune Elite Package   761
Amenities Package   509
3.0L V6   910
Options (change) 11,075 6,165
Options (change) 10,303 5,405
Destination 825 725
Total Price $39,170 $32,525
Total Invoice $36,489 $30,058

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,574
Model Year20102011
ModelA3Mariner
Trim2.0TPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionS6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/70-16
Total Price$39,170$32,525
Adjustments for Features-9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,250$32,525
Total Invoice$36,489$30,058
Adjustments for Features-8570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,632$30,058

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20102011
ModelA3Mariner
Trim2.0TPremier
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
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
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 
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 bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information $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 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,855$5,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8570

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20102011
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 Weight3,479 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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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Mercury Mariner specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested70542%
Total Not Requested97558%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27537%
Total Not Requested47563%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested32548%
Total Not Requested35052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

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