Mercury Mariner Mercury Mariner 2008 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2016

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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: $28,720

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $1,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,514

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $2,701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelMarinerGolf / GTI
TrimPremier1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,475 $29,385
Base Invoice $22,807 $28,210
Heating Package 295  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 195  
Navigation system 1,995  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 695  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Interior ambient lighting 295  
Heating Package 251  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 166  
Navigation system 1,696  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 591  
All-weather floor mats 57 185
Interior ambient lighting 251  
Options (change) 3,550 235
Options (change) 3,012 185
Destination 695 820
Total Price $28,720 $30,440
Total Invoice $26,514 $29,215

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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: $455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,487
Model Year20082016
ModelMarinerGolf / GTI
TrimPremier1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine200hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/40-18
Total Price$28,720$30,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,720$29,175
Total Invoice$26,514$29,215
Adjustments for Features0-1,214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,514$28,001

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082016
ModelMarinerGolf / GTI
TrimPremier1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,840$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,214

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082016
ModelMarinerGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.1 in103.5 in
Length175.2 in179.6 in
Width71.1 in70.8 in
Height67.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 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
29.2 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft366.5 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 1.8T SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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