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Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,820

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $41,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,794

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $38,247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelGrand MarquisA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimLSA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,325 $72,200 $80,900 $110,000
Base Invoice $26,639 $67,146 $75,238 $102,300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300      
Travel Package 305      
Rear air springs, auto-leveling 300      
Front side airbags 395      
Heated front seats 295      
Sunroof 1,025      
Wood trim       0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 261      
Travel Package 265      
Rear air springs, auto-leveling 261      
Front side airbags 344      
Heated front seats 257      
Sunroof 892      
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 2,620 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,280 0 0 0
Destination 875 895 895 895
Total Price $31,820 $73,095 $81,795 $110,895
Total Invoice $29,794 $68,041 $76,133 $103,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Grand Marquis LS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,547
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelGrand MarquisA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimLSA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp V8333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionA4T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$31,820$73,095$81,795$110,895
Adjustments for Features0-10,420-10,420-17,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,820$62,675$71,375$93,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,700$30,825
Total Invoice$29,794$68,041$76,133$103,195
Adjustments for Features0-9,700-9,699-16,187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,794$58,341$66,434$87,008
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,093$28,667

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Features Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2008201320132013
ModelGrand MarquisA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimLSA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power door closers   $300
Power trunk closer   $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500
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
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Residual heat $50$50$50
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
Laminated front side windows   $200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Whitewall tires$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,025$12,445$12,445$19,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,420$10,420$17,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,700-9,699-16,187

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20082013
ModelGrand MarquisA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in117.8 in
Length212.0 in202.2 in
Width78.3 in76.7 in
Height58.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,136 lb.4,377 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume20.6 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Grand Marquis LS

Travel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested7560%
Total Not Requested5040%

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