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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: $27,365

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $9,817

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,326

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $9,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelMarinerMarinerA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimPremierHybridA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,765 $30,090 $39,500
Base Invoice $23,006 $27,852 $36,736
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 195    
Heating Package 295    
Amenities Package 590    
Moon and Tune Package 795    
Premium Package   3,595  
Sunroof   795  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Aluminum roof rails     300
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 166    
Heating Package 251    
Amenities Package 502    
Moon and Tune Package 676    
Premium Package   3,056  
Sunroof   676  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Aluminum roof rails     280
Options (change) 1,875 4,390 875
Options (change) 1,595 3,732 816
Destination 725 725 975
Gas Tax 0 -3,000 -4,168
Total Price $27,365 $32,205 $37,182
Total Invoice $25,326 $29,309 $34,359

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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: $7,342
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,746
Model Year200920092018
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$27,365$32,205$37,182
Adjustments for Features0-800-2,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,365$31,405$34,707
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,040$0
Total Invoice$25,326$29,309$34,359
Adjustments for Features0-728-2,287
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,326$28,581$32,072
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,255$0

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

Model Year200920092018
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
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
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$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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
Navigation system $600 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$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
Tachometer$75$75 
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$4,890$5,690$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-728-2,287

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

Model Year20092018
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

Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested32557%
Total Not Requested25043%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested137551%
Total Not Requested132549%

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