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Mercury Mariner vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,420

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $7,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,958

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $6,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelMarinerA3
TrimPremier2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,630 $27,270
Base Invoice $23,913 $25,361
Amenities Package 600  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 795  
Navigation system 1,845 2,000
All-weather floor mats 75 120
3.0L V6 1,000  
AWD 1,750 2,100
Cold Weather Package   500
Convenience Package   1,275
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
iPod integration   -200
Aluminum roof rails   500
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Amenities Package 509  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 676  
Navigation system 1,569 1,860
All-weather floor mats 64 112
3.0L V6 910  
AWD 1,592 1,951
Cold Weather Package   466
Convenience Package   1,186
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
iPod integration   -186
Aluminum roof rails   466
6-speed automated manual   1,378
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 6,065 11,350
Options (change) 5,320 10,559
Destination 725 875
Total Price $32,420 $39,495
Total Invoice $29,958 $36,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,747
Model Year20102012
ModelMarinerA3
TrimPremier2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-17
Total Price$32,420$39,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,420$38,325
Total Invoice$29,958$36,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,958$35,705

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102012
ModelMarinerA3
TrimPremier2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,685$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,090

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102012
ModelMarinerA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in101.5 in
Length175.2 in168.7 in
Width71.1 in69.5 in
Height67.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,479 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested57585%
Total Not Requested10015%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested70545%
Total Not Requested87555%

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