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Mercury Mariner vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,260

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $53,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,968

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $49,707

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelMarinerMarinerA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimPremierHybridA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $25,635 $30,115 $82,500 $91,500
Base Invoice $23,928 $28,004 $76,725 $85,096
Amenities Package 600      
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895      
Navigation system 1,845      
Full-size spare tire 105      
Rearview camera 455      
Premium Package   3,950    
Sunroof   795    
Amenities Package 509      
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761      
Navigation system 1,569      
Full-size spare tire 89      
Rearview camera 387      
Premium Package   3,358    
Sunroof   676    
Options (change) 3,900 4,745 0 0
Options (change) 3,315 4,034 0 0
Destination 725 725 950 950
Total Price $30,260 $35,585 $83,450 $92,450
Total Invoice $27,968 $32,763 $77,675 $86,046

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,187
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelMarinerMarinerA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimPremierHybridA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine171hp I4153hp I4 H333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionA6CVTT8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$30,260$35,585$83,450$92,450
Adjustments for Features-2500-11,550-14,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,010$35,585$71,900$77,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,575$0$5,750
Total Invoice$27,968$32,763$77,675$86,046
Adjustments for Features-2310-10,751-13,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,737$32,763$66,924$72,271
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,026$0$5,347

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2011201120172017
ModelMarinerMarinerA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimPremierHybridA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
CVT $1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Active noise reduction   $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power door closers  $300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Full-size spare tire$225 $225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire $150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300   
Ski sack  $50$50
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 dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   $1500
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,720$4,470$16,020$19,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$0$11,550$14,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-2310-10,751-13,775

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20112017
ModelMarinerA8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase103.1 in122.9 in
Length175.2 in207.4 in
Width71.1 in76.7 in
Height67.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,342 lb.4,465 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft314.2 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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested256584%
Total Not Requested50016%

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