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

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Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,655

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $5,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,912

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $5,723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072011
ModelMarinerMarinerGolf / GTI
TrimLuxuryPremierGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,025 $25,100 $24,295
Base Invoice $21,733 $23,642 $23,323
Leather seating surfaces 895    
Comfort Package 595    
Side curtain airbags 595    
Cargo cover 150 150  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235
Moon and Tune Package 655    
Sunroof   895  
Autobahn Package     5,530
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Leather seating surfaces 761    
Comfort Package 506    
Side curtain airbags 506    
Cargo cover 128 128  
All-weather floor mats 57 57 176
Moon and Tune Package 556    
Sunroof   761  
Autobahn Package     5,310
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 2,965 1,120 6,865
Options (change) 2,514 946 6,542
Destination 665 665 770
Total Price $26,655 $26,885 $31,930
Total Invoice $24,912 $25,253 $30,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercury Mariner Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercury Mariner Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,080
Model Year200720072011
ModelMarinerMarinerGolf / GTI
TrimLuxuryPremierGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6200hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA4A4S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG20/24 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/40-18
Total Price$26,655$26,885$31,930
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,655$26,635$29,175
Cost Above Minimum$20$0$0
Total Invoice$24,912$25,253$30,635
Adjustments for Features0-235-2,643
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,912$25,018$27,992
Cost Above Minimum$0$106$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200720072011
ModelMarinerMarinerGolf / GTI
TrimLuxuryPremierGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Outside temperature display  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,875$3,125$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-235-2,643

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072011
ModelMarinerGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.2 in101.5 in
Length174.9 in165.4 in
Width70.1 in70.3 in
Height68.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Luxury

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested25540%
Total Not Requested37560%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Roof rack300No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested180044%
Total Not Requested225056%

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