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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: $25,985

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $11,197

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,349

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $10,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072018
ModelMarinerMarinerMarinerA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLuxuryPremierHybridA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,025 $25,100 $27,950 $39,500
Base Invoice $21,733 $23,642 $26,335 $36,736
Side curtain airbags 595      
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Cargo cover 150 150    
Moon and Tune Package 655      
Sunroof   895 585  
Premium Package     3,795  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       575
Aluminum roof rails       300
Side curtain airbags 506      
Leather seating surfaces 761      
Cargo cover 128 128    
Moon and Tune Package 556      
Sunroof   761 498  
Premium Package     3,226  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       536
Aluminum roof rails       280
Options (change) 2,295 1,045 4,380 875
Options (change) 1,951 889 3,724 816
Destination 665 665 665 975
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,950 -4,168
Total Price $25,985 $26,810 $31,045 $37,182
Total Invoice $24,349 $25,196 $28,774 $34,359

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,452
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,625
Model Year2007200720072018
ModelMarinerMarinerMarinerA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLuxuryPremierHybridA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6200hp V6133hp I4 H150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionA4A4CVTS6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7320, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16225/45-17
Total Price$25,985$26,810$31,045$37,182
Adjustments for Features0-780-3,330-4,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,985$26,030$27,715$32,437
Cost Above Minimum$0$45$1,730$0
Total Invoice$24,349$25,196$28,774$34,359
Adjustments for Features0-733-3,086-4,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,349$24,463$25,688$29,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$114$1,339$0

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

Model Year2007200720072018
ModelMarinerMarinerMarinerA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLuxuryPremierHybridA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
CVT  $1000 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
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
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Stability control   $400
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Traction control   $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0
9 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200 
CD player  $125 
HD radio   $50
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125 $125
Compass $0  
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Outside temperature display   $50
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $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$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Total Value of Features$3,820$4,600$7,150$8,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$780$3,330$4,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-733-3,086-4,385

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

Model Year20072018
ModelMarinerA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.2 in103.5 in
Length174.9 in169.8 in
Width70.1 in70.3 in
Height68.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,259 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 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
29.3 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Luxury

Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Roof rack300No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rollover sensor50No
Navigation system600No
CD changer, remote-125No
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Total Requested207565%
Total Not Requested112535%

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