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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: $31,720

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $695

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,707

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015201520152015
ModelGrand MarquisA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimLSA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,325 $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100
Base Invoice $26,639 $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300        
Travel Package 305        
Sunroof 1,025        
Front side airbags 395        
Cargo organizer 200 70 70 70 70
Heated front seats 295        
Cold Weather Package   500 500 500  
Power passenger seat   500 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 261        
Travel Package 265        
Sunroof 892        
Front side airbags 344        
Cargo organizer 174 65 65 65 65
Heated front seats 257        
Cold Weather Package   467 467 467  
Power passenger seat   467 467 467  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511 511 511 511
Options (change) 2,520 1,620 1,620 1,620 620
Options (change) 2,193 1,510 1,510 1,510 576
Destination 875 895 895 895 895
Total Price $31,720 $32,415 $35,115 $35,715 $42,615
Total Invoice $29,707 $30,213 $32,723 $33,281 $39,695

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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: $2,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,258
Model Year20082015201520152015
ModelGrand MarquisA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimLSA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp V8170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionA4S6S6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,720$32,415$35,115$35,715$42,615
Adjustments for Features0-2,965-2,965-4,665-6,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,720$29,450$32,150$31,050$36,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700$1,600$6,600
Total Invoice$29,707$30,213$32,723$33,281$39,695
Adjustments for Features0-2,764-2,763-4,347-6,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,707$27,449$29,960$28,934$33,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,511$1,485$6,131

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

Model Year20082015201520152015
ModelGrand MarquisA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimLSA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Proximity key    $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
Cassette player$50    
CD player$125    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration    $100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    
Boost gauge    $75
Compass$0    
Cornering lights$50    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Whitewall tires$0    
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,350$6,315$6,315$8,015$9,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,965$2,965$4,665$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,764-2,763-4,347-6,115

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

Model Year20082015
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
Mercury Grand Marquis LS

Travel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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