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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: $28,525

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $9,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,348

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $8,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelMarinerA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimPremierA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,475 $36,000 $40,500 $51,400
Base Invoice $22,807 $33,480 $37,666 $47,802
Heating Package 295      
Moon and Tune Elite Package 695      
Navigation system 1,995      
Interior ambient lighting 295      
All-weather floor mats 75 190 190 190
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Navigation and Telematics Package       2,600
Heating Package 251      
Moon and Tune Elite Package 591      
Navigation system 1,696      
Interior ambient lighting 251      
All-weather floor mats 57 177 177 177
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Navigation and Telematics Package       2,418
Options (change) 3,355 765 765 3,365
Options (change) 2,846 713 713 3,131
Destination 695 975 975 975
Total Price $28,525 $37,740 $42,240 $55,740
Total Invoice $26,348 $35,168 $39,354 $51,908

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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: $6,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,537
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelMarinerA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimPremierA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6190hp I4252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionA4S7S7T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7180, 10180, 10755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/50-17225/50-17245/40-18
Total Price$28,525$37,740$42,240$55,740
Adjustments for Features0-2,450-4,150-9,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,525$35,290$38,090$45,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800$10,685
Total Invoice$26,348$35,168$39,354$51,908
Adjustments for Features0-2,283-3,866-9,094
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,348$32,885$35,488$42,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,603$9,929

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelMarinerA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimPremierA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle exit assist   $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0
Handwriting recognition   $200
HD radio   $50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Media drive   $15
Navigation system$600  $600
Satellite radio$200  $200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Boost gauge   $75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,915$6,365$8,065$13,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,450$4,150$9,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,283-3,866-9,094

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082018
ModelMarinerA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in111.0 in
Length175.2 in186.1 in
Width71.1 in72.5 in
Height67.7 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

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 S4 3.0T

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested67549%
Total Not Requested71551%

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