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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: $24,900

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,737

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelMountaineerMountaineerMazda3Mazda3
TrimLuxuryPremieri Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,795 $33,300 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $28,085 $30,317 $22,141 $22,378
Security Group 795      
Heated front seats 395      
Universal garage door opener 150   75 75
Satellite radio 0 0 430 430
Sunroof 850 850    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200 200
Fog lights     325  
Security Group 676      
Heated front seats 336      
Universal garage door opener 128   60 60
Satellite radio 0 0 344 344
Sunroof 723 723    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160 160
Fog lights     260  
Options (change) 4,185 2,845 1,030 705
Options (change) 3,559 2,419 824 564
Destination 645 645 795 795
Total Price $35,625 $36,790 $24,975 $24,900
Total Invoice $32,289 $33,381 $23,760 $23,737

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,664
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelMountaineerMountaineerMazda3Mazda3
TrimLuxuryPremieri Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6292hp V8155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionA5A6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$35,625$36,790$24,975$24,900
Adjustments for Features-2,425-3,625-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,200$33,165$24,625$24,900
Cost Above Minimum$35$0$0$275
Total Invoice$32,289$33,381$23,760$23,737
Adjustments for Features-2,198-3,289-3330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,091$30,092$23,427$23,737
Cost Above Minimum$0$1$0$310

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelMountaineerMountaineerMazda3Mazda3
TrimLuxuryPremieri Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed automatic $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75$75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Surround sound  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$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$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Total Value of Features$4,750$5,950$2,675$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,425$3,625$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,198-3,289-3330

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062012
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.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in52.2 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 ft342.8 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 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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