Mercury Mountaineer Mercury Mountaineer 2008 Audi A3 Audi A3 2012

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,970

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $2,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,231

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $2,098

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMountaineerA3
TrimPremier2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,305 $27,270
Base Invoice $27,377 $25,361
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895  
4.6L V8 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 120
Navigation system 1,995 2,000
Obstacle detection, rear 295  
AWD 2,310 2,100
Convenience Package   1,275
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Aluminum roof rails   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
iPod integration   -200
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761  
4.6L V8 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 57 112
Navigation system 1,696 1,860
Obstacle detection, rear 251  
AWD 2,112 1,951
Convenience Package   1,186
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Aluminum roof rails   466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
iPod integration   -186
6-speed automated manual   1,378
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 6,880 10,850
Options (change) 6,069 10,093
Destination 785 875
Total Price $36,970 $38,995
Total Invoice $34,231 $36,329

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,746
Model Year20082012
ModelMountaineerA3
TrimPremier2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine292hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/45-17
Total Price$36,970$38,995
Adjustments for Features-7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,270$38,995
Total Invoice$34,231$36,329
Adjustments for Features-6480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,583$36,329

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082012
ModelMountaineerA3
TrimPremier2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Fog light, rear $100
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,640$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6480

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082012
ModelMountaineerA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in101.5 in
Length193.5 in168.7 in
Width73.5 in69.5 in
Height72.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,717 lb.3,479 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.8 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 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested65541%
Total Not Requested92559%

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