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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: $32,980

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $14,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,445

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $13,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelA3 / S3Mariner
TrimS3Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $41,100 $25,635
Base Invoice $38,224 $23,928
Convenience Package 750  
Navigation Plus Package 2,600  
Driver Assistance Package 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
All-weather floor mats 180 75
Moon and Tune Elite Package   895
Amenities Package   600
Navigation system   1,845
Rearview camera   455
3.0L V6   1,000
AWD   1,750
Convenience Package 697  
Navigation Plus Package 2,418  
Driver Assistance Package 1,302  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511  
All-weather floor mats 168 64
Moon and Tune Elite Package   761
Amenities Package   509
Navigation system   1,569
Rearview camera   387
3.0L V6   910
AWD   1,592
Options (change) 5,480 6,620
Options (change) 5,096 5,792
Destination 895 725
Total Price $47,475 $32,980
Total Invoice $44,215 $30,445

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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: $10,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,203
Model Year20152011
ModelA3 / S3Mariner
TrimS3Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine292hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionS6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/70-16
Total Price$47,475$32,980
Adjustments for Features-3,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,645$32,980
Total Invoice$44,215$30,445
Adjustments for Features-3,5670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,648$30,445

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20152011
ModelA3 / S3Mariner
TrimS3Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$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 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 
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 
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$9,740$5,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5670

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercury Mariner features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20152011
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 Weight3,462 lb.3,549 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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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercury Mariner specs.

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested57585%
Total Not Requested10015%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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