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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: $25,630

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $1,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,415

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelMarinerMarinerMazda3
TrimBasePremierMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,560 $25,630 $24,000
Base Invoice $22,030 $23,913 $22,952
Cargo Package 295    
Leather Trim Package 1,015    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 80   200
SYNC 395    
3.0L V6 1,000 1,000  
Amenities Package   600  
Moon and Tune Elite Package   795  
Universal garage door opener     75
Satellite radio     430
Rear bumper protector     50
Cargo Package 251    
Leather Trim Package 863    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 68   160
SYNC 336    
3.0L V6 910 910  
Amenities Package   509  
Moon and Tune Elite Package   676  
Universal garage door opener     60
Satellite radio     344
Rear bumper protector     40
Options (change) 2,860 2,470 835
Options (change) 2,492 2,159 668
Destination 725 725 795
Total Price $27,145 $28,825 $25,630
Total Invoice $25,247 $26,797 $24,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76
Model Year201020102012
ModelMarinerMarinerMazda3
TrimBasePremierMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6240hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionA6A6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4320, 7265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/40-18
Total Price$27,145$28,825$25,630
Adjustments for Features-100-2,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,045$26,345$25,630
Cost Above Minimum$700$0$0
Total Invoice$25,247$26,797$24,415
Adjustments for Features-93-2,3060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,154$24,491$24,415
Cost Above Minimum$663$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201020102012
ModelMarinerMarinerMazda3
TrimBasePremierMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter  $0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,475$5,855$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$2,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-93-2,3060

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102012
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 Weight3,385 lb.3,281 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

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Leather Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested15011%
Total Not Requested125089%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12550%
Total Not Requested12550%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested42563%
Total Not Requested25037%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

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

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