Mercury Mariner Mercury Mariner 2008 Audi Q3 Audi Q3 2018

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Mercury Mariner vs. Audi Q3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Audi Q3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,415

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $9,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,068

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $9,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelMarinerQ3
TrimPremier2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,475 $32,900
Base Invoice $22,807 $30,596
Moon and Tune Elite Package 695  
Heating Package 295  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 195  
Navigation system 1,995  
Interior ambient lighting 295  
AWD 1,770 2,100
Navigation Plus Package   2,100
Convenience Package   1,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Moon and Tune Elite Package 591  
Heating Package 251  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 166  
Navigation system 1,696  
Interior ambient lighting 251  
AWD 1,611 1,952
Navigation Plus Package   1,954
Convenience Package   1,256
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 5,245 6,125
Options (change) 4,566 5,698
Destination 695 975
Total Price $30,415 $40,000
Total Invoice $28,068 $37,269

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Audi Q3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,761
Model Year20082018
ModelMarinerQ3
TrimPremier2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/50-18
Total Price$30,415$40,000
Adjustments for Features0-4,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,415$35,235
Total Invoice$28,068$37,269
Adjustments for Features0-4,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,068$32,829

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20082018
ModelMarinerQ3
TrimPremier2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
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 $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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$4,915$9,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,440

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20082018
ModelMarinerQ3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in102.5 in
Length175.2 in172.8 in
Width71.1 in72.1 in
Height67.7 in62.6 in
Curb Weight3,526 lb.3,682 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft348.2 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%
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested70071%
Total Not Requested29029%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested15018%
Total Not Requested70082%

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