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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,125

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,278

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelMountaineerMountaineerMazda3
TrimLuxuryPremiers
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,795 $33,300 $18,625
Base Invoice $28,085 $30,317 $17,446
Security Group 795    
Universal garage door opener 150   75
Satellite radio 0 0  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,950
Sunroof 850 850  
Grand Touring Package     2,270
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Security Group 676    
Universal garage door opener 128   60
Satellite radio 0 0  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,677
Sunroof 723 723  
Grand Touring Package     2,117
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Options (change) 3,790 2,845 5,830
Options (change) 3,223 2,419 5,162
Destination 645 645 670
Total Price $35,230 $36,790 $25,125
Total Invoice $31,953 $33,381 $23,278

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,655
Model Year200620062009
ModelMountaineerMountaineerMazda3
TrimLuxuryPremiers
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6292hp V8156hp I4
TransmissionA5A6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17205/50-17
Total Price$35,230$36,790$25,125
Adjustments for Features-1,900-3,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,330$32,990$25,125
Cost Above Minimum$340$0$0
Total Invoice$31,953$33,381$23,278
Adjustments for Features-1,723-3,4480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,230$29,933$23,278
Cost Above Minimum$297$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620062009
ModelMountaineerMountaineerMazda3
TrimLuxuryPremiers
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$3,975$5,875$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$3,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,723-3,4480

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062009
ModelMountaineerMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in103.9 in
Length193.5 in176.6 in
Width73.5 in69.1 in
Height72.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,462 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.3 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 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		82.8 ft343.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Mountaineer vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Luxury

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested232566%
Total Not Requested117534%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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