Mercury Mountaineer Mercury Mountaineer 2008 Mazda Mazda3 Mazda Mazda3 2009

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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: $25,528

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,912

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,600

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,402

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelMountaineerMazda3
TrimPremiers
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,305 $18,625
Base Invoice $27,377 $17,446
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895  
All-weather floor mats 75 78
Remote start 385 350
Navigation system 1,995 1,950
Grand Touring Package   2,270
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Rear bumper protector   50
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761  
All-weather floor mats 57 62
Remote start 326 280
Navigation system 1,696 1,677
Grand Touring Package   2,117
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Rear bumper protector   40
Options (change) 3,350 6,233
Options (change) 2,840 5,484
Destination 785 670
Total Price $33,440 $25,528
Total Invoice $31,002 $23,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,137
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,829
Model Year20082009
ModelMountaineerMazda3
TrimPremiers
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionA5M5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18205/50-17
Total Price$33,440$25,528
Adjustments for Features-2,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,665$25,528
Total Invoice$31,002$23,600
Adjustments for Features-2,5730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,429$23,600

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082009
ModelMountaineerMazda3
TrimPremiers
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
5-speed manual $0
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Total Value of Features$4,850$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5730

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082009
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 Weight4,458 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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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%

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 seats200No
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 Requested212561%
Total Not Requested137539%
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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