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

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Mercury Mariner vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,135

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $5,627

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,876

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $5,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelMarinerA3 / S3
TrimPremierA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,635 $37,900
Base Invoice $23,928 $35,248
Amenities Package 600  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895  
Rearview camera 455  
All-weather floor mats 75 180
3.0L V6 1,000  
AWD 1,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
iPod integration   350
Heated front seats   500
Roof rails   500
Amenities Package 509  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761  
Rearview camera 387  
All-weather floor mats 64 168
3.0L V6 910  
AWD 1,592  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
iPod integration   325
Heated front seats   467
Roof rails   467
Options (change) 4,775 2,105
Options (change) 4,223 1,963
Destination 725 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $31,135 $36,762
Total Invoice $28,876 $33,968

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,707
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,242
Model Year20112016
ModelMarinerA3 / S3
TrimPremierA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16205/55-16
Total Price$31,135$36,762
Adjustments for Features0-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,135$35,842
Total Invoice$28,876$33,968
Adjustments for Features0-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,876$33,118

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20112016
ModelMarinerA3 / S3
TrimPremierA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
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 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Tachometer$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,095$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-850

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20112016
ModelMarinerA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in103.5 in
Length175.2 in169.8 in
Width71.1 in70.3 in
Height67.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,903 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 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%

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