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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: $38,440

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $1,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,479

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $1,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelMountaineerA3
TrimPremier3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,400 $35,875
Base Invoice $29,154 $33,364
Navigation and Moon and Tune Pkg. 2,595  
4.6L V8 1,310  
AWD 2,320  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Navigation system   1,950
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Navigation and Moon and Tune Pkg. 2,206  
4.6L V8 1,192  
AWD 2,112  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   441
Navigation system   1,813
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 6,225 3,525
Options (change) 5,510 3,277
Destination 815 825
Total Price $38,440 $40,225
Total Invoice $35,479 $37,466

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,993
Model Year20092009
ModelMountaineerA3
TrimPremier3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine292hp V8250hp V6
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/45-17
Total Price$38,440$40,225
Adjustments for Features-1,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,350$40,225
Total Invoice$35,479$37,466
Adjustments for Features-1,0060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,473$37,466

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092009
ModelMountaineerA3
TrimPremier3.2
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 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
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 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$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 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual height 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$7,930$6,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0060

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092009
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.3,660 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

Navigation and Moon and Tune Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested150076%
Total Not Requested46524%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%

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