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Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,755

Mercury Grand Marquis LS Premium   
Difference: $2,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,071

Mercury Grand Marquis LS Premium   
Difference: $2,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelGrand MarquisGrand MarquisA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimLS PremiumLS UltimateA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,065 $31,135 $30,900 $34,200 $42,500
Base Invoice $27,629 $28,591 $28,738 $31,806 $39,527
Sunroof 1,025 1,025      
Leather seating surfaces 0 0      
Front side airbags 395 395      
Cargo organizer 200 200 70 70 70
Heated front seats 295 295      
Premium Plus Package     2,700 2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575 575
Sunroof 892 892      
Leather seating surfaces 0 0      
Front side airbags 344 344      
Cargo organizer 174 174 65 65 65
Heated front seats 257 257      
Premium Plus Package     2,512 2,512  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536 536
Options (change) 1,915 1,915 3,345 3,345 645
Options (change) 1,667 1,667 3,113 3,113 601
Destination 775 775 925 925 925
Total Price $32,755 $33,825 $35,170 $38,470 $44,070
Total Invoice $30,071 $31,033 $32,776 $35,844 $41,053

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,363
Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelGrand MarquisGrand MarquisA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimLS PremiumLS UltimateA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp V8224hp V8170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionA4A4S6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-16225/60-16225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,755$33,825$35,170$38,470$44,070
Adjustments for Features0-525-4,365-6,065-7,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,755$33,300$30,805$32,405$36,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$545$0$1,600$5,925
Total Invoice$30,071$31,033$32,776$35,844$41,053
Adjustments for Features0-482-4,068-5,651-6,838
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,071$30,551$28,708$30,193$34,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$480$0$1,485$5,507

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Features Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelGrand MarquisGrand MarquisA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimLS PremiumLS UltimateA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
Cassette player $50   
CD player$125$125   
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge    $75
Cornering lights$50$50   
Digital instruments $0   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Tachometer  $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Whitewall tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,775$3,300$7,140$8,840$10,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$4,365$6,065$7,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-482-4,068-5,651-6,838

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20062016
ModelGrand MarquisA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in103.8 in
Length212.0 in175.4 in
Width78.3 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,136 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume20.6 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested65042%
Total Not Requested90058%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested65042%
Total Not Requested90058%

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