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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: $29,595

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $10,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,392

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $9,686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010200620062006
ModelMarinerMarinerA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimPremierHybridA4 2.0T AvantA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,630 $30,105 $31,340 $36,390 $47,400
Base Invoice $23,913 $27,985 $29,053 $33,649 $43,668
Amenities Package 600        
Moon and Tune Elite Package 795        
Navigation system 1,845   1,950 1,950 1,950
Premium Package   3,950 1,850 1,050 2,900
Sunroof   795 1,400 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450 450 450
Tire-pressure monitor     250 250 250
Obstacle detection, rear     350 350 350
Bluetooth cell phone link     500 500 500
Technology Package     1,275 1,275  
Bose 215W 10 speakers         1,000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces         0
Amenities Package 509        
Moon and Tune Elite Package 676        
Navigation system 1,569   1,775 1,775 1,775
Premium Package   3,358 1,684 956 2,639
Sunroof   676 1,274 910  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     410 410 410
Tire-pressure monitor     228 228 228
Obstacle detection, rear     319 319 319
Bluetooth cell phone link     455 455 455
Technology Package     1,160 1,160  
Bose 215W 10 speakers         910
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces         0
Options (change) 3,240 4,745 8,025 6,825 7,400
Options (change) 2,754 4,034 7,305 6,213 6,736
Destination 725 725 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 -3,000 0 0 1,700
Total Price $29,595 $32,575 $40,085 $43,935 $57,220
Total Invoice $27,392 $29,744 $37,078 $40,582 $52,824

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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: $7,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,327
Model Year20102010200620062006
ModelMarinerMarinerA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimPremierHybridA4 2.0T AvantA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine171hp I4153hp I4 H200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8
TransmissionA6CVTM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7150, 10150, 10215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$29,595$32,575$40,085$43,935$57,220
Adjustments for Features0-25-2,550-2,750-3,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,595$32,550$37,535$41,185$54,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,955$0$3,650$16,685
Total Invoice$27,392$29,744$37,078$40,582$52,824
Adjustments for Features0-23-2,359-2,540-2,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,392$29,721$34,719$38,042$50,054
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,329$0$3,323$15,335

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20102010200620062006
ModelMarinerMarinerA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimPremierHybridA4 2.0T AvantA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000    
CVT $1000   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100   
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
911 assist$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0 
Rearview camera $200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Safety key$5$5   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rack$300    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers    $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   $0
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$3,020$3,045$5,570$5,770$6,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$2,550$2,750$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-2,359-2,540-2,770

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20102006
ModelMarinerA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.1 in104.3 in
Length175.2 in180.6 in
Width71.1 in69.8 in
Height67.7 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,342 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

Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested220072%
Total Not Requested86528%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
235/45HR17 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested57537%
Total Not Requested100063%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Avant

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
235/45HR17 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested57545%
Total Not Requested70055%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 Avant

Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested147569%
Total Not Requested65031%

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