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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercury Mariner Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercury Mariner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,725

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $10,512

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,818

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $9,593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Mariner
TrimA3 e-tronPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $38,900 $24,475
Base Invoice $36,178 $22,807
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
All-weather floor mats 180 75
Heated front seats 500  
Aluminum roof rails 300  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.   195
Moon and Tune Elite Package   695
Heating Package   295
Interior ambient lighting   295
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
All-weather floor mats 168 57
Heated front seats 467  
Aluminum roof rails 280  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.   166
Moon and Tune Elite Package   591
Heating Package   251
Interior ambient lighting   251
Options (change) 1,555 1,555
Options (change) 1,451 1,316
Destination 950 695
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $37,237 $26,725
Total Invoice $34,411 $24,818

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,637
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,936
Model Year20172008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Mariner
TrimA3 e-tronPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH200hp V6
TransmissionS6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/70-16
Total Price$37,237$26,725
Adjustments for Features-2,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,362$26,725
Total Invoice$34,411$24,818
Adjustments for Features-2,6570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,754$24,818

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20172008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Mariner
TrimA3 e-tronPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
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 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0 
9 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
SD Card slot$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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
Total Value of Features$7,490$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6570

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20172008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Mariner
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in103.1 in
Length169.8 in175.2 in
Width70.3 in71.1 in
Height56.1 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.3,327 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 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 Headroom37.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

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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