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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: $31,405

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $3,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,593

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $3,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelGrand MarquisGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLSGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,935 $34,095 $35,655
Base Invoice $28,200 $32,651 $34,229
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 875 820 820
Total Price $31,405 $34,915 $36,475
Total Invoice $29,593 $33,471 $35,049

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,518
Model Year201120172017
ModelGrand MarquisGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLSGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine224hp V8220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionA4M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,405$34,915$36,475
Adjustments for Features0-7,715-5,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,405$27,200$30,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,485
Total Invoice$29,593$33,471$35,049
Adjustments for Features0-7,396-5,564
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,593$26,075$29,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,410

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

Model Year201120172017
ModelGrand MarquisGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLSGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof, large $1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
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 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Whitewall tires$0  
Total Value of Features$2,775$10,490$8,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,715$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,396-5,564

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

Model Year20112017
ModelGrand MarquisGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.6 in103.8 in
Length212.0 in167.5 in
Width78.3 in70.8 in
Height58.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,136 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.6 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.652.7 ft3

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