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Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
ModelGrand MarquisGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLSGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,570 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $27,814 $23,611 $33,207
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300    
Cassette player 185    
Front side airbags 395    
Heated front seats 295    
Leather seating surfaces 0    
Sunroof 1,025    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 261    
Cassette player 161    
Front side airbags 344    
Heated front seats 257    
Leather seating surfaces 0    
Sunroof 892    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 2,200 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 1,915 5,760 1,440
Destination 825 770 770
Total Price $32,595 $31,365 $36,860
Total Invoice $30,554 $30,141 $35,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,518
Model Year200720122012
ModelGrand MarquisGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLSGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine224hp V8200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionA4M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,595$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features0-2,190-4,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,595$29,175$32,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$30,554$30,141$35,417
Adjustments for Features0-2,105-3,978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,554$28,036$31,439
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,403

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Features Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200720122012
ModelGrand MarquisGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLSGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Whitewall tires$0  
Total Value of Features$2,950$5,140$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,190$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,105-3,978

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072012
ModelGrand MarquisGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.6 in101.5 in
Length212.0 in165.4 in
Width78.3 in70.3 in
Height58.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,136 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.646.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested192548%
Total Not Requested212552%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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