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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercury Mountaineer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercury Mountaineer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,905

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,640

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620062006
ModelMazda3MountaineerMountaineer
Trims Grand TouringLuxuryPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,445 $30,795 $33,300
Base Invoice $24,343 $28,085 $30,317
Universal garage door opener 125 150  
Obstacle detection, rear 450    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050    
Security Group   795  
4.6L V8   1,200  
Satellite radio   0 0
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Universal garage door opener 100 128  
Obstacle detection, rear 360    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002    
Security Group   676  
4.6L V8   1,068  
Satellite radio   0 0
Sunroof   723 723
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 1,625 4,990 2,845
Options (change) 1,462 4,291 2,419
Destination 835 645 645
Total Price $27,905 $36,430 $36,790
Total Invoice $26,640 $33,021 $33,381

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,254
Model Year201620062006
ModelMazda3MountaineerMountaineer
Trims Grand TouringLuxuryPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$27,905$36,430$36,790
Adjustments for Features-1,2000-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,705$36,430$34,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,440$0
Total Invoice$26,640$33,021$33,381
Adjustments for Features-1,1460-1,633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,494$33,021$31,748
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,273$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year201620062006
ModelMazda3MountaineerMountaineer
Trims Grand TouringLuxuryPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$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 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,200$4,000$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,200$0$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1460-1,633

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20162006
ModelMazda3Mountaineer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.7 in
Length175.6 in193.5 in
Width70.7 in73.5 in
Height57.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,999 lb.4,636 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in59.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.1 ft382.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Luxury

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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