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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: $34,775

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $2,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,409

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $2,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015201520152015
ModelMountaineerA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimPremierA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,860 $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100
Base Invoice $32,523 $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224
Package 201A 1,595        
All-weather floor mats 75 180 180 180 180
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
Package 201A 1,356        
All-weather floor mats 66 168 168 168 168
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
Options (change) 1,670 3,980 3,980 3,980 3,330
Options (change) 1,422 3,706 3,706 3,706 3,097
Destination 815 895 895 895 895
Total Price $37,345 $34,775 $37,475 $38,075 $45,325
Total Invoice $34,760 $32,409 $34,919 $35,477 $42,216

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $274
Model Year20102015201520152015
ModelMountaineerA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimPremierA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionA5S6S6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$37,345$34,775$37,475$38,075$45,325
Adjustments for Features-2,82000-1,700-3,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,525$34,775$37,475$36,375$41,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700$1,600$6,850
Total Invoice$34,760$32,409$34,919$35,477$42,216
Adjustments for Features-2,62500-1,584-3,446
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,135$32,409$34,919$33,893$38,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,510$1,484$6,361

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20102015201520152015
ModelMountaineerA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimPremierA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Proximity key    $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
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
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250    
Rollover sensor$50    
Safety key$5    
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
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
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards$350    
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Aux input$50    
CD player$125    
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    
Boost gauge    $75
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Door sill trim plates    $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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    
Metal pedals    $75
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    
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600    
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,960$5,140$5,140$6,840$8,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,820$0$0$1,700$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,62500-1,584-3,446

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20102015
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 Weight4,458 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 Premier

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power-folding third row seats400No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67562%
Total Not Requested41538%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%
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

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested40036%

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