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Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,425

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $2,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,263

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $2,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelMarinerJetta
TrimPremierSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,475 $26,065
Base Invoice $22,807 $24,293
Heating Package 295  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 195  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 695  
All-weather floor mats 75 185
Navigation system 1,995 1,990
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Panoramic sunroof   1,300
Heating Package 251  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 166  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 591  
All-weather floor mats 57 145
Navigation system 1,696 1,758
6-speed automated manual   1,099
Panoramic sunroof   1,148
Options (change) 3,255 4,575
Options (change) 2,761 4,150
Destination 695 700
Total Price $28,425 $31,340
Total Invoice $26,263 $29,143

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,573
Model Year20082009
ModelMarinerJetta
TrimPremierSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine200hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA4S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-17
Total Price$28,425$31,340
Adjustments for Features0-330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,425$31,010
Total Invoice$26,263$29,143
Adjustments for Features0-307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,263$28,836

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082009
ModelMarinerJetta
TrimPremierSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,265$4,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-307

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082009
ModelMarinerJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.1 in101.5 in
Length175.2 in179.3 in
Width71.1 in70.1 in
Height67.7 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,383 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.2 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.3 ft366.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Jetta 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 Jetta SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

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