Mercury Mountaineer Mercury Mountaineer 2006 Audi A3 / S3 Audi A3 / S3 2015

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,595

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $880

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,161

Mercury Mountaineer Luxury   
Difference: $80

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015201520152015
ModelMountaineerMountaineerA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimLuxuryPremierA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,795 $33,300 $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100
Base Invoice $28,085 $30,317 $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224
Security Group 795          
Heated front seats 395          
Sunroof 850 850        
Satellite radio 0 0        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995        
Cold Weather Package     500 500 500  
Navigation Plus Package     1,900 1,900 1,900 2,600
iPod integration     350 350 350  
Power passenger seat     500 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
Convenience Package           750
Security Group 676          
Heated front seats 336          
Sunroof 723 723        
Satellite radio 0 0        
Navigation system 1,696 1,696        
Cold Weather Package     467 467 467  
Navigation Plus Package     1,768 1,768 1,768 2,418
iPod integration     325 325 325  
Power passenger seat     467 467 467  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     511 511 511 511
Convenience Package           697
Options (change) 4,035 2,845 3,800 3,800 3,800 3,900
Options (change) 3,431 2,419 3,538 3,538 3,538 3,626
Destination 645 645 895 895 895 895
Total Price $35,475 $36,790 $34,595 $37,295 $37,895 $45,895
Total Invoice $32,161 $33,381 $32,241 $34,751 $35,309 $42,745

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $429
Model Year200620062015201520152015
ModelMountaineerMountaineerA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimLuxuryPremierA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6292hp V8170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionA5A6S6S6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,475$36,790$34,595$37,295$37,895$45,895
Adjustments for Features-385-1,68500-1,700-3,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,090$35,105$34,595$37,295$36,195$42,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$15$0$2,700$1,600$7,500
Total Invoice$32,161$33,381$32,241$34,751$35,309$42,745
Adjustments for Features-349-1,52900-1,584-3,539
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,812$31,852$32,241$34,751$33,725$39,206
Cost Above Minimum$0$40$0$2,510$1,484$6,965

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year200620062015201520152015
ModelMountaineerMountaineerA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimLuxuryPremierA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900     
6-speed automatic $1000    
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0    
FWD  $0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50    
Proximity key     $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Class II trailer hitch$200$200    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100 $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150    
Rear HVAC unit $400    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Rear spoiler     $200
Running boards$350$350    
Sunroof$900$900    
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet     $150
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150   $150
Boost gauge     $75
Compass$0$0   $0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Folding third row seats $600    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0    
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$5,600$6,900$5,215$5,215$6,915$9,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$385$1,685$0$0$1,700$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-349-1,52900-1,584-3,539

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20062015
ModelMountaineerA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in103.8 in
Length193.5 in175.4 in
Width73.5 in70.7 in
Height72.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,462 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Luxury

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested15035%
Total Not Requested27565%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

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