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Mercury Mariner vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,775

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $5,453

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,466

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $4,954

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelMarinerRX-8
TrimPremierGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $25,635 $32,260
Base Invoice $23,928 $29,878
Amenities Package 600  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895  
Navigation system 1,845 2,000
All-weather floor mats 75 78
3.0L V6 1,000  
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Temporary spare tire   395
Amenities Package 509  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761  
Navigation system 1,569 1,720
All-weather floor mats 64 62
3.0L V6 910  
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 4,415 3,173
Options (change) 3,813 2,747
Destination 725 795
Total Price $30,775 $36,228
Total Invoice $28,466 $33,420

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,288
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,802
Model Year20112011
ModelMarinerRX-8
TrimPremierGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine240hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-18
Total Price$30,775$36,228
Adjustments for Features0-165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,775$36,063
Total Invoice$28,466$33,420
Adjustments for Features0-152
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,466$33,268

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112011
ModelMarinerRX-8
TrimPremierGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,235$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-152

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112011
ModelMarinerRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.1 in106.4 in
Length175.2 in175.6 in
Width71.1 in69.7 in
Height67.7 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,094 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested30044%
Total Not Requested37556%
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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500
1000Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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