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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: $25,590

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,598

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013
ModelGrand MarquisGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLSGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,935 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $28,200 $23,803 $33,403
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300    
Heated front seats 295    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 261    
Heated front seats 257    
Options (change) 595 0 0
Options (change) 518 0 0
Destination 875 795 795
Total Price $31,405 $25,590 $35,590
Total Invoice $29,593 $24,598 $34,198

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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: $5,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,703
Model Year201120132013
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)?, 4?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,405$25,590$35,590
Adjustments for Features-3100-3,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,095$25,590$31,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,100
Total Invoice$29,593$24,598$34,198
Adjustments for Features-2920-3,747
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,301$24,598$30,451
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,853

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

Model Year201120132013
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  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot  $25
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
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
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
Metal pedals $75$75
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 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Whitewall tires$0  
Total Value of Features$4,175$3,865$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$310$0$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-2920-3,747

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

Model Year20112013
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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