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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: $29,415

Mercury Sable   
Difference: $4,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,962

Mercury Sable   
Difference: $4,919

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3SableSable
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3BasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $23,935 $27,725
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $22,096 $25,508
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575    
All-weather floor mats 180   75 75
Cargo organizer 75 75 200 200
Cargo net 155 155    
Universal garage door opener 295 295    
SYNC     395  
Security Package     695  
Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg.     795  
Satellite radio     195 195
Obstacle detection, rear     295 295
Sunroof     895 895
Heated front seats     240  
Leather seating surfaces     895  
Stability control       495
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536    
All-weather floor mats 168   57 57
Cargo organizer 70 70 174 174
Cargo net 144 144    
Universal garage door opener 274 274    
SYNC     344  
Security Package     605  
Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg.     692  
Satellite radio     170 170
Obstacle detection, rear     257 257
Sunroof     779 779
Heated front seats     209  
Leather seating surfaces     779  
Stability control       431
Options (change) 1,280 1,100 4,680 2,155
Options (change) 1,192 1,024 4,066 1,868
Destination 975 975 800 800
Total Price $34,205 $45,725 $29,415 $30,680
Total Invoice $31,881 $42,595 $26,962 $28,176

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Sable
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,586
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3SableSable
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3BasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionS7S7A6A6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18215/60-17225/60-18
Total Price$34,205$45,725$29,415$30,680
Adjustments for Features-1,430-6,9550-365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,775$38,770$29,415$30,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,995$0$900
Total Invoice$31,881$42,595$26,962$28,176
Adjustments for Features-1,333-6,4790-335
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,548$36,116$26,962$27,841
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,568$0$879

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

Model Year2018201820082008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3SableSable
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3BasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake assist$50$50  
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$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$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$75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100  
Apple CarPlay support $100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
HD radio$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Boost gauge $75  
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
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$75
Aluminum trim $100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$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$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$5,205$10,730$3,775$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$6,955$0$365
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,333-6,4790-335

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

Model Year20182008
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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Option Package Details
Mercury Sable

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested42577%
Total Not Requested12523%
Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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