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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: $30,490

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $9,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,125

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $8,856

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelA3Mariner
Trim2.0TPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,270 $24,475
Base Invoice $25,361 $22,807
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,275  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Navigation system 2,000 1,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
All-weather floor mats 120 75
Aluminum roof rails 500  
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
AWD 2,100 1,770
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.   195
Moon and Tune Elite Package   695
Heating Package   295
Interior ambient lighting   295
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Convenience Package 1,186  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Navigation system 1,860 1,696
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
All-weather floor mats 112 57
Aluminum roof rails 466  
6-speed automated manual 1,378  
AWD 1,951 1,611
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.   166
Moon and Tune Elite Package   591
Heating Package   251
Interior ambient lighting   251
Options (change) 11,550 5,320
Options (change) 10,745 4,623
Destination 875 695
Total Price $39,695 $30,490
Total Invoice $36,981 $28,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,282
Model Year20122008
ModelA3Mariner
Trim2.0TPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4200hp V6
TransmissionS6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/70-16
Total Price$39,695$30,490
Adjustments for Features-1,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,005$30,490
Total Invoice$36,981$28,125
Adjustments for Features-1,5740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,407$28,125

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20122008
ModelA3Mariner
Trim2.0TPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor $50
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
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$7,030$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5740

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

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20122008
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.3,526 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?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested60538%
Total Not Requested97562%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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