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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: $26,690

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $10,492

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,828

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $9,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200620062006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MarinerMarinerMariner
TrimA3 e-tronLuxuryPremierHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $23,285 $25,035 $29,225
Base Invoice $36,736 $21,700 $23,292 $27,190
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575      
Aluminum roof rails 300      
Side curtain airbags   595 595  
Comfort Package   595    
Leather seating surfaces   795    
Cargo cover   150 150  
Moon and Tune Package   655    
Sunroof     895 585
Premium Package       3,795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536      
Aluminum roof rails 280      
Side curtain airbags   536 536  
Comfort Package   536    
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Cargo cover   136 136  
Moon and Tune Package   589    
Sunroof     806 498
Premium Package       3,226
Options (change) 875 2,790 1,640 4,380
Options (change) 816 2,513 1,478 3,724
Destination 975 615 615 615
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0 -1,950
Total Price $37,182 $26,690 $27,290 $32,270
Total Invoice $34,359 $24,828 $25,385 $29,579

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,277
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,636
Model Year2018200620062006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MarinerMarinerMariner
TrimA3 e-tronLuxuryPremierHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH200hp V6200hp V6133hp I4 H
TransmissionS6A4A4CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10320, 7320, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$37,182$26,690$27,290$32,270
Adjustments for Features-4,21500-2,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,967$26,690$27,290$29,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$600$2,905
Total Invoice$34,359$24,828$25,385$29,579
Adjustments for Features-3,89500-2,452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,464$24,828$25,385$27,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$557$2,299

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

Model Year2018200620062006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MarinerMarinerMariner
TrimA3 e-tronLuxuryPremierHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
4-speed automatic $800$800 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Brake assist$50  $50
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$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Stability control$400   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Traction control$100   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rack $300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Interior air filter$0   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0   
9 kWh battery pack$0   
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  $125
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
HD radio$50   
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass $0$0 
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  $25
Outside temperature display$50   
Tachometer $75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Manual height 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$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Total Value of Features$8,315$4,100$4,100$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,215$0$0$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,89500-2,452

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

Model Year20182006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Mariner
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in103.2 in
Length169.8 in174.9 in
Width70.3 in70.1 in
Height56.1 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.3,259 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 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 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 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Luxury

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested35556%
Total Not Requested27544%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Roof rack300No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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 cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rollover sensor50No
Navigation system600No
CD changer, remote-125No
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Total Requested207565%
Total Not Requested112535%

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