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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: $30,665

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $75

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelGrand MarquisPassatPassatPassat
TrimLS2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,270 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $27,413 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
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 0
Options (change) 518 0 0 0
Destination 875 770 770 770
Total Price $30,740 $30,665 $32,965 $33,720
Total Invoice $28,806 $29,440 $31,646 $32,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,763
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelGrand MarquisPassatPassatPassat
TrimLS2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA4T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,740$30,665$32,965$33,720
Adjustments for Features0-4,580-4,580-4,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,740$26,085$28,385$29,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$28,806$29,440$31,646$32,370
Adjustments for Features0-4,397-4,397-4,493
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,806$25,043$27,249$27,877
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelGrand MarquisPassatPassatPassat
TrimLS2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Exterior 
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
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$1,600$6,180$6,180$6,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,580$4,580$4,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,397-4,397-4,493

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092012
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.3,167 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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