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Mercury Mariner vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,528

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,322

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,600

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelMarinerMazda3
TrimPremiers
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,475 $18,625
Base Invoice $22,807 $17,446
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 195  
Heating Package 295  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 695  
All-weather floor mats 75 78
Remote start 425 350
Navigation system 1,995 1,950
Grand Touring Package   2,270
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Rear bumper protector   50
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 166  
Heating Package 251  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 591  
All-weather floor mats 57 62
Remote start 361 280
Navigation system 1,696 1,677
Grand Touring Package   2,117
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Rear bumper protector   40
Options (change) 3,680 6,233
Options (change) 3,122 5,484
Destination 695 670
Total Price $28,850 $25,528
Total Invoice $26,624 $23,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,347
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,124
Model Year20082009
ModelMarinerMazda3
TrimPremiers
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionA4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16205/50-17
Total Price$28,850$25,528
Adjustments for Features-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,875$25,528
Total Invoice$26,624$23,600
Adjustments for Features-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,724$23,600

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082009
ModelMarinerMazda3
TrimPremiers
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$2,725$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9000

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082009
ModelMarinerMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in103.9 in
Length175.2 in176.6 in
Width71.1 in69.1 in
Height67.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested32593%
Total Not Requested257%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested232566%
Total Not Requested117534%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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