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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: $25,530

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,226

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013
ModelMarinerMazda3Mazda3
TrimPremieri Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,475 $23,300 $24,850
Base Invoice $22,807 $22,283 $23,766
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 195    
Heating Package 295    
Moon and Tune Elite Package 695    
Interior ambient lighting 295    
All-weather floor mats 75 80 80
Remote start 425 350 350
Navigation system 1,995    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Fog lights   325  
Satellite radio   430  
Rear bumper protector   50 50
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 166    
Heating Package 251    
Moon and Tune Elite Package 591    
Interior ambient lighting 251    
All-weather floor mats 57 64 64
Remote start 361 280 280
Navigation system 1,696    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Fog lights   260  
Satellite radio   344  
Rear bumper protector   40 40
Options (change) 3,975 1,435 680
Options (change) 3,373 1,148 544
Destination 695 795 795
Total Price $29,145 $25,530 $26,325
Total Invoice $26,875 $24,226 $25,105

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,150
Model Year200820132013
ModelMarinerMazda3Mazda3
TrimPremieri Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionA4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$29,145$25,530$26,325
Adjustments for Features-7250-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,420$25,530$25,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$305$0
Total Invoice$26,875$24,226$25,105
Adjustments for Features-6690-1,049
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,206$24,226$24,056
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820132013
ModelMarinerMazda3Mazda3
TrimPremieri Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$3,100$2,375$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-6690-1,049

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082013
ModelMarinerMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in103.9 in
Length175.2 in177.4 in
Width71.1 in69.1 in
Height67.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft342.8 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 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
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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