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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: $30,165

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $880

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,774

Mercury Mariner Hybrid   
Difference: $217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720152015
ModelMarinerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,950 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $26,335 $28,171 $29,131
Premium Package 3,795    
Sunroof 585    
Premium Package 3,226    
Sunroof 498    
Options (change) 4,380 0 0
Options (change) 3,724 0 0
Destination 665 820 820
Gas Tax -1,950 0 0
Total Price $31,045 $30,165 $31,165
Total Invoice $28,774 $28,991 $29,951

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $134
Model Year200720152015
ModelMarinerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine133hp I4 H170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionCVTT6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,045$30,165$31,165
Adjustments for Features-710-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,335$29,115$31,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050
Total Invoice$28,774$28,991$29,951
Adjustments for Features-658-1,0090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,116$27,982$29,951
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,969

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200720152015
ModelMarinerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
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
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, remote$200  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,100$6,440$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$710$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-658-1,0090

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072015
ModelMarinerGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.2 in103.5 in
Length174.9 in179.6 in
Width70.1 in70.8 in
Height68.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,259 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Trip computer150Yes
Total Requested175055%
Total Not Requested145045%

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