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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: $30,915

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $3,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,007

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $3,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelGrand MarquisA3
TrimLS2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,325 $27,270
Base Invoice $26,639 $25,361
Front side airbags 395  
Heated front seats 295  
Sunroof 1,025  
Cold Weather Package   500
Bluetooth Value Package   600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
6-speed automated manual   1,480
AWD   2,100
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Front side airbags 344  
Heated front seats 257  
Sunroof 892  
Cold Weather Package   466
Bluetooth Value Package   558
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
6-speed automated manual   1,378
AWD   1,951
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 1,715 6,255
Options (change) 1,493 5,819
Destination 875 875
Total Price $30,915 $34,400
Total Invoice $29,007 $32,055

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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: $565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $726
Model Year20082012
ModelGrand MarquisA3
TrimLS2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine224hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionA4S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4140, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/45-17
Total Price$30,915$34,400
Adjustments for Features0-4,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,915$30,350
Total Invoice$29,007$32,055
Adjustments for Features0-3,774
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,007$28,281

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Features Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082012
ModelGrand MarquisA3
TrimLS2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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 
Whitewall tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,150$7,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,774

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082012
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 Weight4,135 lb.3,479 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

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Bluetooth Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%

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