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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercury Mariner Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercury Mariner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,155

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $10,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,879

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $10,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4MarinerMariner
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $25,635 $30,115
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $23,928 $28,004
Obstacle detection, rear 550 550    
Navigation Package 2,000 2,000    
Premium Plus Package 4,300      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Moon and Tune Elite Package     895  
Amenities Package     600  
Navigation system     1,845  
Rearview camera     455  
Premium Package       3,950
Sunroof       795
Obstacle detection, rear 511 511    
Navigation Package 1,860 1,860    
Premium Plus Package 4,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Moon and Tune Elite Package     761  
Amenities Package     509  
Navigation system     1,569  
Rearview camera     387  
Premium Package       3,358
Sunroof       676
Options (change) 7,325 3,025 3,795 4,745
Options (change) 6,814 2,814 3,226 4,034
Destination 875 875 725 725
Total Price $40,700 $51,200 $30,155 $35,585
Total Invoice $37,916 $47,679 $27,879 $32,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,620
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4MarinerMariner
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine211hp I4333hp V6171hp I4153hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-8M6A6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10320, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$40,700$51,200$30,155$35,585
Adjustments for Features-1,695-3,045-1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,005$48,155$29,980$35,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,150$0$5,605
Total Invoice$37,916$47,679$27,879$32,763
Adjustments for Features-1,579-2,836-1620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,337$44,843$27,717$32,763
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,506$0$5,046

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year2012201220112011
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4MarinerMariner
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed automatic  $1000 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack  $300 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,465$5,815$2,945$2,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,695$3,045$175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,579-2,836-1620

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20122011
ModelA4 / S4Mariner
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in103.1 in
Length185.2 in175.2 in
Width71.9 in71.1 in
Height56.2 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,342 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.466.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
iPod integration100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested135044%
Total Not Requested170056%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested256584%
Total Not Requested50016%

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