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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: $27,365

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $9,817

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,326

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $9,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MarinerMariner
TrimA3 e-tronPremierHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $24,765 $30,090
Base Invoice $36,736 $23,006 $27,852
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Aluminum roof rails 300    
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.   195  
Moon and Tune Package   795  
Heating Package   295  
Amenities Package   590  
Premium Package     3,595
Sunroof     795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Aluminum roof rails 280    
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.   166  
Moon and Tune Package   676  
Heating Package   251  
Amenities Package   502  
Premium Package     3,056
Sunroof     676
Options (change) 875 1,875 4,390
Options (change) 816 1,595 3,732
Destination 975 725 725
Gas Tax -4,168 0 -3,000
Total Price $37,182 $27,365 $32,205
Total Invoice $34,359 $25,326 $29,309

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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: $7,342
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,746
Model Year201820092009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MarinerMariner
TrimA3 e-tronPremierHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH171hp I4153hp I4 H
TransmissionS6A6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10320, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$37,182$27,365$32,205
Adjustments for Features-2,4750-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,707$27,365$31,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,040
Total Invoice$34,359$25,326$29,309
Adjustments for Features-2,2870-728
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,072$25,326$28,581
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,255

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

Model Year201820092009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MarinerMariner
TrimA3 e-tronPremierHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
911 assist $25$25
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$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$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$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$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
HD radio$50  
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 $25
Tachometer $75$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$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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$7,365$4,890$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,475$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2870-728

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

Model Year20182009
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.3,342 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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested32557%
Total Not Requested25043%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested137551%
Total Not Requested132549%

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