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Mercury Mariner vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,750

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $7,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,546

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $7,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelMarinerA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimPremierA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,475 $33,025 $49,610
Base Invoice $22,807 $30,713 $46,137
Moon and Tune Elite Package 695    
Heating Package 295    
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 195    
Interior ambient lighting 295    
Full-size spare tire 105    
Navigation system 1,995 2,100 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Convenience Package     2,125
Obstacle detection, rear     350
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Moon and Tune Elite Package 591    
Heating Package 251    
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 166    
Interior ambient lighting 251    
Full-size spare tire 89    
Navigation system 1,696 1,953 1,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Convenience Package     1,977
Obstacle detection, rear     325
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Options (change) 3,580 2,575 4,900
Options (change) 3,044 2,396 4,558
Destination 695 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $28,750 $36,375 $56,985
Total Invoice $26,546 $33,884 $53,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,355
Model Year200820082008
ModelMarinerA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimPremierA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp V6200hp I4340hp V8
TransmissionA4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7150, 10215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$28,750$36,375$56,985
Adjustments for Features0-1,055-3,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,750$35,320$53,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,485
Total Invoice$26,546$33,884$53,170
Adjustments for Features0-983-2,967
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,546$32,901$50,203
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$17,302

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year200820082008
ModelMarinerA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimPremierA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300  
Ski sack  $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
Satellite radio$200 $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250 
SD Card slot $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Compass$0 $0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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, driver 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 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,815$4,870$6,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,055$3,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-983-2,967

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20082008
ModelMarinerA4 / S4 / RS4
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.1 in104.3 in
Length175.2 in180.6 in
Width71.1 in69.8 in
Height67.7 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.3,672 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft359.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 2.0T Avant Special Edition

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Trip computer150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4 Avant

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested47595%
Total Not Requested255%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested27520%
Total Not Requested110080%

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