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Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,405

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $1,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,593

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $1,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelGrand MarquisPassatPassat
TrimLS2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,935 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $28,200 $30,353 $33,230
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 875 850 850
Total Price $31,405 $32,500 $35,500
Total Invoice $29,593 $31,203 $34,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,429
Model Year201120182018
ModelGrand MarquisPassatPassat
TrimLS2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp V8174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA4T6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,405$32,500$35,500
Adjustments for Features0-9,415-9,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,405$23,085$25,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$29,593$31,203$34,080
Adjustments for Features0-9,039-9,182
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,593$22,164$24,898
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,734

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Features Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201120182018
ModelGrand MarquisPassatPassat
TrimLS2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof $900$900
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$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$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Whitewall tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,775$11,190$11,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,415$9,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,039-9,182

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112018
ModelGrand MarquisPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in110.4 in
Length212.0 in191.6 in
Width78.3 in72.2 in
Height58.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,136 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume20.6 ft315.9 ft3

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