Mercury Mountaineer Mercury Mountaineer 2010 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 2018

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,840

Mercury Mountaineer   
Difference: $2,637

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,305

Mercury Mountaineer   
Difference: $2,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102018
ModelMountaineerMountaineerA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBasePremierA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,480 $34,860 $39,500
Base Invoice $27,626 $32,523 $36,736
Seven-Passenger Value Package 3,695    
Sunroof 850    
Aluminum roof rails     300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Universal garage door opener     295
Seven-Passenger Value Package 3,141    
Sunroof 723    
Aluminum roof rails     280
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Universal garage door opener     274
Options (change) 4,545 0 1,170
Options (change) 3,864 0 1,090
Destination 815 815 975
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $34,840 $35,675 $37,477
Total Invoice $32,305 $33,338 $34,633

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,917
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,588
Model Year201020102018
ModelMountaineerMountaineerA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBasePremierA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionA5A5S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/45-17
Total Price$34,840$35,675$37,477
Adjustments for Features-280-8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,560$34,845$37,477
Cost Above Minimum$0$285$0
Total Invoice$32,305$33,338$34,633
Adjustments for Features-260-7760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,045$32,562$34,633
Cost Above Minimum$0$517$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year201020102018
ModelMountaineerMountaineerA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBasePremierA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake assist  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo cover  $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
9 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
HD radio  $50
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$7,495$8,045$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$280$830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-260-7760

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20102018
ModelMountaineerA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in103.5 in
Length193.5 in169.8 in
Width73.5 in70.3 in
Height72.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.9 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.4 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 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer

Seven-Passenger Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Running boards350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested222548%
Total Not Requested240052%

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