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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: $28,525

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $5,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,348

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $5,594

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152008
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Mariner
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100 $24,475
Base Invoice $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224 $22,807
Navigation Plus Package 1,900 1,900 1,900 2,600  
iPod integration 350 350 350    
Cold Weather Package 500 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
All-weather floor mats 180 180 180 180 75
Convenience Package       750  
Moon and Tune Elite Package         695
Navigation system         1,995
Heating Package         295
Interior ambient lighting         295
Navigation Plus Package 1,768 1,768 1,768 2,418  
iPod integration 325 325 325    
Cold Weather Package 467 467 467    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 511 511  
All-weather floor mats 168 168 168 168 57
Convenience Package       697  
Moon and Tune Elite Package         591
Navigation system         1,696
Heating Package         251
Interior ambient lighting         251
Options (change) 3,480 3,480 3,480 4,080 3,355
Options (change) 3,239 3,239 3,239 3,794 2,846
Destination 895 895 895 895 695
Total Price $34,275 $36,975 $37,575 $46,075 $28,525
Total Invoice $31,942 $34,452 $35,010 $42,913 $26,348

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,848
Model Year20152015201520152008
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Mariner
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4200hp V6
TransmissionS6S6S6S6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
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$34,275$36,975$37,575$46,075$28,525
Adjustments for Features-800-800-2,500-5,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,475$36,175$35,075$40,700$28,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$1,600$7,225$0
Total Invoice$31,942$34,452$35,010$42,913$26,348
Adjustments for Features-746-745-2,329-5,0060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,196$33,707$32,681$37,907$26,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,511$1,485$6,711$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20152015201520152008
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Mariner
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic    $800
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $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 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Roof rack    $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Rear bumper protector    $40
Rear spoiler   $200 
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
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 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Boost gauge   $75 
Compass   $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
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 
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $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  
Metal pedals   $75 
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$5,240$5,240$6,940$9,815$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$800$2,500$5,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-746-745-2,329-5,0060

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20152008
ModelA3 / S3Mariner
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in103.1 in
Length175.4 in175.2 in
Width70.7 in71.1 in
Height55.7 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.3,327 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 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 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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