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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: $25,590

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,393

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelMountaineerMountaineerMazda3
TrimLuxuryPremierGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,795 $33,300 $23,895
Base Invoice $28,085 $30,317 $22,862
Security Group 795    
Universal garage door opener 150    
Sunroof 850 850  
Satellite radio 0 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Obstacle detection, rear     495
Security Group 676    
Universal garage door opener 128    
Sunroof 723 723  
Satellite radio 0 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Obstacle detection, rear     396
Options (change) 1,795 850 820
Options (change) 1,527 723 656
Destination 645 645 875
Total Price $33,235 $34,795 $25,590
Total Invoice $30,257 $31,685 $24,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,919
Model Year200620062018
ModelMountaineerMountaineerMazda3
TrimLuxuryPremierGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6292hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionA5A6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17215/45-18
Total Price$33,235$34,795$25,590
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,235$32,895$25,215
Cost Above Minimum$340$0$0
Total Invoice$30,257$31,685$24,393
Adjustments for Features0-1,730-357
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,257$29,955$24,036
Cost Above Minimum$302$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620062018
ModelMountaineerMountaineerMazda3
TrimLuxuryPremierGrand Touring
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 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
G-vectoring control  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
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 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
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 tilt adjuster, 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$3,900$5,800$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,730-357

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062018
ModelMountaineerMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.5 in175.6 in
Width73.5 in70.7 in
Height72.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,462 lb.2,876 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.8 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 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Luxury

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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