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

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Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,555

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $1,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,470

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $1,142

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelGrand MarquisA3A3
TrimLS2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,325 $25,930 $34,915
Base Invoice $26,639 $24,115 $32,471
Front side airbags 395    
Heated front seats 295 450 450
CD changer, in-dash 695    
Sunroof 1,025    
Convenience Package   350  
Premium Package   1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450 450
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Front side airbags 344    
Heated front seats 257 418 418
CD changer, in-dash 605    
Sunroof 892    
Convenience Package   325  
Premium Package   1,396  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   418 418
Panoramic sunroof   1,023 1,023
Options (change) 2,410 3,850 2,000
Options (change) 2,098 3,580 1,859
Destination 875 775 775
Total Price $31,610 $30,555 $37,690
Total Invoice $29,612 $28,470 $35,105

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,367
Model Year200820082008
ModelGrand MarquisA3A3
TrimLS2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine224hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionA4M6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 9140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$31,610$30,555$37,690
Adjustments for Features0-1,315-4,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,610$29,240$33,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,835
Total Invoice$29,612$28,470$35,105
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-4,298
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,612$27,245$30,807
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,562

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Features Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Audi A3

Model Year200820082008
ModelGrand MarquisA3A3
TrimLS2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Heated mirrors$25  
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Whitewall tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,200$4,515$7,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,315$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,225-4,298

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082008
ModelGrand MarquisA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.6 in101.5 in
Length212.0 in168.7 in
Width78.3 in69.5 in
Height58.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,136 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.6 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.654.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested160576%
Total Not Requested50024%

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