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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: $28,450

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $12,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,291

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $12,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelMarinerMarinerA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimPremierHybridA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,475 $28,180 $32,500 $47,600
Base Invoice $22,807 $26,152 $30,227 $44,268
Moon and Tune Elite Package 695      
Heating Package 295      
Navigation system 1,995      
Interior ambient lighting 295 295    
Premium Package   3,395    
Moon and Tune Package   995    
Navigation Package     3,050 3,050
Premium Plus Package     4,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Moon and Tune Elite Package 591      
Heating Package 251      
Navigation system 1,696      
Interior ambient lighting 251 251    
Premium Package   2,886    
Moon and Tune Package   846    
Navigation Package     2,837 2,837
Premium Plus Package     3,906  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Options (change) 3,280 4,685 7,725 3,525
Options (change) 2,789 3,983 7,186 3,280
Destination 695 695 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -3,000 0 0
Total Price $28,450 $30,560 $41,120 $52,020
Total Invoice $26,291 $27,830 $38,308 $48,443

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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: $10,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,650
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelMarinerMarinerA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimPremierHybridA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6133hp I4 H211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionA4CVTCVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$28,450$30,560$41,120$52,020
Adjustments for Features-500-2,590-3,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,400$30,560$38,530$48,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,160$0$9,650
Total Invoice$26,291$27,830$38,308$48,443
Adjustments for Features-460-2,413-3,576
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,245$27,830$35,895$44,867
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,585$0$8,972

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2008200820132013
ModelMarinerMarinerA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimPremierHybridA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
CVT $1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Stability control$400 $400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Traction control$100 $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover $75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,315$3,265$5,855$7,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0$2,590$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments-460-2,413-3,576

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082013
ModelMarinerA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in110.6 in
Length175.2 in185.1 in
Width71.1 in71.9 in
Height67.7 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 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 in37.5 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 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft312.4 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%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested212581%
Total Not Requested50019%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested95065%
Total Not Requested51535%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested92533%
Total Not Requested190067%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested95065%
Total Not Requested51535%

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