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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: $28,425

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $3,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,263

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $4,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelMarinerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimPremierGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,475 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $22,807 $23,611 $33,207
Heating Package 295    
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 195    
Moon and Tune Elite Package 695    
All-weather floor mats 75 235 235
Navigation system 1,995    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Heating Package 251    
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 166    
Moon and Tune Elite Package 591    
All-weather floor mats 57 185 185
Navigation system 1,696    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 3,255 6,235 1,735
Options (change) 2,761 5,945 1,625
Destination 695 770 770
Total Price $28,425 $31,600 $37,095
Total Invoice $26,263 $30,326 $35,602

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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: $3,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,419
Model Year200820122012
ModelMarinerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimPremierGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionA4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
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$28,425$31,600$37,095
Adjustments for Features-3850-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,040$31,600$35,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$26,263$30,326$35,602
Adjustments for Features-3560-1,872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,907$30,326$33,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,404

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820122012
ModelMarinerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimPremierGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
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 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
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
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $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
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,865$3,480$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$385$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3560-1,872

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082012
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 Weight3,327 lb.2,969 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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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

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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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