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Mercury Mariner vs. Acura RSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Acura RSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,460

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $3,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,369

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $3,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelMarinerMarinerRSX
TrimBasePremierType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,565 $25,635 $23,845
Base Invoice $22,044 $23,928 $21,754
Leather Trim Package 1,255    
Cargo Package 295    
Sun and SYNC Package 995    
Amenities Package 195    
3.0L V6 1,000 1,000  
Moon and Tune Elite Package   895  
Leather Trim Package 1,068    
Cargo Package 251    
Sun and SYNC Package 845    
Amenities Package 166    
3.0L V6 910 910  
Moon and Tune Elite Package   761  
Options (change) 3,740 1,895 0
Options (change) 3,240 1,671 0
Destination 725 725 615
Total Price $28,030 $28,255 $24,460
Total Invoice $26,009 $26,324 $22,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Acura RSX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercury Mariner Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RSX Type-S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $405
Model Year201120112006
ModelMarinerMarinerRSX
TrimBasePremierType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6240hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionA6A6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4320, 7170, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16215/45-17
Total Price$28,030$28,255$24,460
Adjustments for Features-3,485-3,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,545$24,445$24,460
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$0
Total Invoice$26,009$26,324$22,369
Adjustments for Features-3,234-3,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,775$22,774$22,369
Cost Above Minimum$1$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Acura RSX

Model Year201120112006
ModelMarinerMarinerRSX
TrimBasePremierType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack $300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,030$5,355$1,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,485$3,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,234-3,5500

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Acura RSX

Model Year20112006
ModelMarinerRSX
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in101.2 in
Length175.2 in172.4 in
Width71.1 in67.9 in
Height67.7 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.2,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in52.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in34.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in51.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner

Leather Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50536%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125No
Outside temperature display50No
Compass0No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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