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Mercury Mariner vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,310

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $9,167

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,310

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $8,323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelMarinerMarinerA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimPremierHybridA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,635 $30,115 $39,500
Base Invoice $23,928 $28,004 $36,736
Amenities Package 600    
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895    
Rearview camera 455    
Premium Package   3,950  
Sunroof   795  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Universal garage door opener     295
Aluminum roof rails     300
Amenities Package 509    
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761    
Rearview camera 387    
Premium Package   3,358  
Sunroof   676  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Universal garage door opener     274
Aluminum roof rails     280
Options (change) 1,950 4,745 1,170
Options (change) 1,657 4,034 1,090
Destination 725 725 975
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $28,310 $35,585 $37,477
Total Invoice $26,310 $32,763 $34,633

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,772
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,110
Model Year201120112018
ModelMarinerMarinerA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimPremierHybridA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine171hp I4153hp I4 H150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionA6CVTS6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/45-17
Total Price$28,310$35,585$37,477
Adjustments for Features0-515-2,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,310$35,070$35,082
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,760$0
Total Invoice$26,310$32,763$34,633
Adjustments for Features0-474-2,213
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,310$32,289$32,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,979$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year201120112018
ModelMarinerMarinerA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimPremierHybridA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
CVT $1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
9 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player $0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive $15 
Navigation system $600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$4,770$5,285$7,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$515$2,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-474-2,213

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20112018
ModelMarinerA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in103.5 in
Length175.2 in169.8 in
Width71.1 in70.3 in
Height67.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,342 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested42563%
Total Not Requested25037%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested172556%
Total Not Requested134044%

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