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

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Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,030

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $165

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,874

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelMarinerRabbit / GTI
TrimPremierGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,475 $23,300
Base Invoice $22,807 $21,721
Heating Package 295  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 195  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 695  
All-weather floor mats 75 185
Navigation system 1,995 1,800
AWD 1,770  
Autobahn Package   3,020
6-speed automated manual   1,075
Heating Package 251  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 166  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 591  
All-weather floor mats 57 145
Navigation system 1,696 1,589
AWD 1,611  
Autobahn Package   2,796
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Options (change) 5,025 6,080
Options (change) 4,372 5,603
Destination 695 650
Total Price $30,195 $30,030
Total Invoice $27,874 $27,974

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,517
Model Year20082008
ModelMarinerRabbit / GTI
TrimPremierGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA4S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-17
Total Price$30,195$30,030
Adjustments for Features-1,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,660$30,030
Total Invoice$27,874$27,974
Adjustments for Features-1,4170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,457$27,974

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20082008
ModelMarinerRabbit / GTI
TrimPremierGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,540$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4170

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20082008
ModelMarinerRabbit / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in101.5 in
Length175.2 in165.8 in
Width71.1 in68.3 in
Height67.7 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,526 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.2 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.3 ft341.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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