Mercury Mountaineer Mercury Mountaineer 2006 Mazda Mazda3 Mazda Mazda3 2010

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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: $25,615

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,797

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelMountaineerMountaineerMazda3
TrimLuxuryPremiers
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,795 $33,300 $19,540
Base Invoice $28,085 $30,317 $18,305
Security Group 795    
Heated front seats 395    
Universal garage door opener 150   75
Satellite radio 0 0  
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,395
Tech Package     1,195
Grand Touring Package     2,460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Security Group 676    
Heated front seats 336    
Universal garage door opener 128   60
Satellite radio 0 0  
Sunroof 723 723  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,200
Tech Package     1,028
Grand Touring Package     2,294
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Options (change) 4,185 2,845 5,325
Options (change) 3,559 2,419 4,742
Destination 645 645 750
Total Price $35,625 $36,790 $25,615
Total Invoice $32,289 $33,381 $23,797

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,223
Model Year200620062010
ModelMountaineerMountaineerMazda3
TrimLuxuryPremiers
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6292hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionA5A6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17205/50-17
Total Price$35,625$36,790$25,615
Adjustments for Features-1,400-2,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,225$34,190$25,615
Cost Above Minimum$35$0$0
Total Invoice$32,289$33,381$23,797
Adjustments for Features-1,269-2,3590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,020$31,022$23,797
Cost Above Minimum$0$2$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620062010
ModelMountaineerMountaineerMazda3
TrimLuxuryPremiers
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key  $250
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 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding third row seats $600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$4,075$5,275$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$2,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,269-2,3590

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062010
ModelMountaineerMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in103.9 in
Length193.5 in177.4 in
Width73.5 in69.1 in
Height72.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,462 lb.3,006 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.2 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 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Luxury

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested210074%
Total Not Requested75026%

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