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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 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,902

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelMountaineerMountaineerMazda3Mazda3
TrimLuxuryPremieri Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,795 $33,300 $23,300 $24,850
Base Invoice $28,085 $30,317 $22,283 $23,766
Security Group 795      
Heated front seats 395      
Universal garage door opener 150   75 75
Satellite radio 0 0 430  
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  
Sunroof 723 723    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160 160
Fog lights     260  
Options (change) 4,185 2,845 1,030 275
Options (change) 3,559 2,419 824 220
Destination 645 645 795 795
Total Price $35,625 $36,790 $25,125 $25,920
Total Invoice $32,289 $33,381 $23,902 $24,781

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,407
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelMountaineerMountaineerMazda3Mazda3
TrimLuxuryPremieri Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6292hp V8155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionA5A6M6M6
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$25,125$25,920
Adjustments for Features-2,375-3,5750-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,250$33,215$25,125$24,820
Cost Above Minimum$35$0$305$0
Total Invoice$32,289$33,381$23,902$24,781
Adjustments for Features-2,153-3,2440-1,052
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,136$30,137$23,902$23,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$1$173$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2006200620132013
ModelMountaineerMountaineerMazda3Mazda3
TrimLuxuryPremieri Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed automatic $1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Proximity key  $250$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
Blind spot warning system   $200
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 
Interior air filter  $0$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$75 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
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
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
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$4,500$5,700$2,125$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,375$3,575$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,153-3,2440-1,052

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062013
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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