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

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Mercury Mariner vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,645

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $14,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,457

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $13,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelMarinerA4 / S4
TrimPremierA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,475 $34,850
Base Invoice $22,807 $32,410
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 195  
Heating Package 295  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 695  
Navigation system 1,995 2,500
Interior ambient lighting 295  
Premium Plus Package   4,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 166  
Heating Package 251  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 591  
Navigation system 1,696 2,326
Interior ambient lighting 251  
Premium Plus Package   3,720
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 3,475 6,975
Options (change) 2,955 6,489
Destination 695 825
Total Price $28,645 $42,650
Total Invoice $26,457 $39,724

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,271
Model Year20082009
ModelMarinerA4 / S4
TrimPremierA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine200hp V6211hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/45-17
Total Price$28,645$42,650
Adjustments for Features0-4,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,645$38,360
Total Invoice$26,457$39,724
Adjustments for Features0-3,996
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,457$35,728

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082009
ModelMarinerA4 / S4
TrimPremierA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,790$8,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,996

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082009
ModelMarinerA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.1 in110.6 in
Length175.2 in185.2 in
Width71.1 in71.9 in
Height67.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.3,711 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft317.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft350.5 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?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
245/45HR17 tires400No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested75026%
Total Not Requested214074%

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