Mercury Mariner Mercury Mariner 2009 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2012

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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: $32,165

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $4,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,571

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $6,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelMarinerGolf / GTI
TrimPremierR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,765 $34,590
Base Invoice $23,006 $33,207
Amenities Package 590  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 195  
Heating Package 295  
Moon and Tune Package 795  
All-weather floor mats 55 235
Navigation system 1,995  
3.0L V6 1,000  
AWD 1,750  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Amenities Package 502  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 166  
Heating Package 251  
Moon and Tune Package 676  
All-weather floor mats 47 185
Navigation system 1,696  
3.0L V6 910  
AWD 1,592  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 6,675 1,735
Options (change) 5,840 1,625
Destination 725 770
Total Price $32,165 $37,095
Total Invoice $29,571 $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: $5,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,638
Model Year20092012
ModelMarinerGolf / GTI
TrimPremierR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionA6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/40-18
Total Price$32,165$37,095
Adjustments for Features-6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,505$37,095
Total Invoice$29,571$35,602
Adjustments for Features-6070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,964$35,602

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092012
ModelMarinerGolf / GTI
TrimPremierR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
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
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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
Total Value of Features$5,665$5,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6070

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,549 lb.3,326 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

Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested32557%
Total Not Requested25043%
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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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