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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercury Mariner Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercury Mariner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,270

Mercury Mariner Hybrid   
Difference: $1,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,579

Mercury Mariner Hybrid   
Difference: $2,195

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Model Year20152015201520152006
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Mariner
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100 $29,225
Base Invoice $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224 $27,190
Cold Weather Package 500 500 500    
Navigation Plus Package 1,900 1,900 1,900 2,600  
iPod integration 350 350 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Convenience Package       750  
Premium Package         3,795
Sunroof         585
Cold Weather Package 467 467 467    
Navigation Plus Package 1,768 1,768 1,768 2,418  
iPod integration 325 325 325    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 511 511  
Convenience Package       697  
Premium Package         3,226
Sunroof         498
Options (change) 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,900 4,380
Options (change) 3,071 3,071 3,071 3,626 3,724
Destination 895 895 895 895 615
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -1,950
Total Price $34,095 $36,795 $37,395 $45,895 $32,270
Total Invoice $31,774 $34,284 $34,842 $42,745 $29,579

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,995
Model Year20152015201520152006
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Mariner
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4133hp I4 H
TransmissionS6S6S6S6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/70-16
Total Price$34,095$36,795$37,395$45,895$32,270
Adjustments for Features-215-215-1,915-4,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,880$36,580$35,480$41,430$32,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$1,600$7,550$0
Total Invoice$31,774$34,284$34,842$42,745$29,579
Adjustments for Features-200-200-1,784-4,1590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,574$34,084$33,058$38,586$29,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$1,484$7,012$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20152015201520152006
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Mariner
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100$1100 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Proximity key   $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rollover sensor    $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Rear spoiler   $200 
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player    $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet   $150 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Boost gauge   $75 
Compass   $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors   $50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$5,915$5,915$7,615$10,165$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$215$215$1,915$4,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-200-200-1,784-4,1590

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20152006
ModelA3 / S3Mariner
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in103.2 in
Length175.4 in174.9 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height55.7 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.3,259 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested15035%
Total Not Requested27565%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rollover sensor50No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested257580%
Total Not Requested62520%

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