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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: $31,045

Mercury Mariner Hybrid   
Difference: $745

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,774

Mercury Mariner Hybrid   
Difference: $1,776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720132013
ModelMarinerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimHybridGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,950 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $26,335 $23,803 $33,403
Premium Package 3,795    
Sunroof 585    
Autobahn Package   6,200  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,720
Premium Package 3,226    
Sunroof 498    
Autobahn Package   5,952  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,651
Options (change) 4,380 6,200 1,720
Options (change) 3,724 5,952 1,651
Destination 665 795 795
Gas Tax -1,950 0 0
Total Price $31,045 $31,790 $37,310
Total Invoice $28,774 $30,550 $35,849

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,967
Model Year200720132013
ModelMarinerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimHybridGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine133hp I4 H200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,045$31,790$37,310
Adjustments for Features-1,2850-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,760$31,790$35,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,570
Total Invoice$28,774$30,550$35,849
Adjustments for Features-1,1910-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,583$30,550$33,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,425

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200720132013
ModelMarinerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimHybridGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key $250$250
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
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, remote$200  
iPod integration $100$100
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,875$3,590$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,285$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1910-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072013
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 Weight3,259 lb.2,969 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 Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rollover sensor50No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested265083%
Total Not Requested55017%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested240059%
Total Not Requested165041%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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