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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: $28,530

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $3,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,352

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $4,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelMarinerGolf / GTI
TrimPremierGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,475 $24,295
Base Invoice $22,807 $23,323
Heating Package 295  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 195  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 695  
Full-size spare tire 105  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Navigation system 1,995  
Autobahn Package   5,530
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Heating Package 251  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 166  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 591  
Full-size spare tire 89  
All-weather floor mats 57 176
Navigation system 1,696  
Autobahn Package   5,310
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,360 6,865
Options (change) 2,850 6,542
Destination 695 770
Total Price $28,530 $31,930
Total Invoice $26,352 $30,635

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,501
Model Year20082011
ModelMarinerGolf / GTI
TrimPremierGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA4S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/40-18
Total Price$28,530$31,930
Adjustments for Features0-815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,530$31,115
Total Invoice$26,352$30,635
Adjustments for Features0-782
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,352$29,853

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082011
ModelMarinerGolf / GTI
TrimPremierGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger 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 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,740$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-782

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

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082011
ModelMarinerGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in101.5 in
Length175.2 in165.4 in
Width71.1 in70.3 in
Height67.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,383 lb.3,090 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 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.3 ft346.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Golf / 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 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 system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

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