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

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

Lowest Total Price: $31,865

Mercury Sable Premier   
Difference: $2,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,179

Mercury Sable Premier   
Difference: $2,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Sable
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $29,380
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $26,917
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
All-weather floor mats 180   75
Cargo organizer 75 75 200
Universal garage door opener 295 295  
Cargo net 155 155  
Satellite radio     195
Obstacle detection, rear     295
Sunroof     895
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
All-weather floor mats 168   57
Cargo organizer 70 70 174
Universal garage door opener 274 274  
Cargo net 144 144  
Satellite radio     170
Obstacle detection, rear     257
Sunroof     779
Options (change) 1,280 1,100 1,660
Options (change) 1,192 1,024 1,437
Destination 975 975 825
Total Price $34,205 $45,725 $31,865
Total Invoice $31,881 $42,595 $29,179

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Sable Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,756
Model Year201820182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Sable
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionS7S7A6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/60-18
Total Price$34,205$45,725$31,865
Adjustments for Features-1,015-6,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,190$39,185$31,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,995$0
Total Invoice$31,881$42,595$29,179
Adjustments for Features-946-6,0920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,935$36,503$29,179
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,568$0

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

Model Year201820182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Sable
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
HD radio$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge $75 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
LED headlights $1000 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 $75
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,040$10,565$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,015$6,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-946-6,0920

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

Model Year20182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Sable
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.9 in
Length175.4 in202.1 in
Width70.7 in74.5 in
Height55.7 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,671 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in41.2 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft321.2 ft3

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