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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: $29,415

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $1,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,069

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $2,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelMarinerMarinerGolf / GTI
TrimPremierHybridSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,765 $30,090 $29,970
Base Invoice $23,006 $27,852 $28,772
Heating Package 295    
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 195    
Amenities Package 590    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Moon and Tune Package 795    
All-weather floor mats 55   235
Sunroof   795  
Heating Package 251    
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 166    
Amenities Package 502    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Moon and Tune Package 676    
All-weather floor mats 47   185
Sunroof   676  
Options (change) 3,925 2,790 235
Options (change) 3,338 2,372 185
Destination 725 725 820
Gas Tax 0 -3,000 0
Total Price $29,415 $30,605 $31,025
Total Invoice $27,069 $27,949 $29,777

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $590
Model Year200920092017
ModelMarinerMarinerGolf / GTI
TrimPremierHybridSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine171hp I4153hp I4 H170hp I4
TransmissionA6CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/40-18
Total Price$29,415$30,605$31,025
Adjustments for Features-1,6000-3,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,815$30,605$27,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,790$0
Total Invoice$27,069$27,949$29,777
Adjustments for Features-1,4720-3,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,597$27,949$26,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,352$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200920092017
ModelMarinerMarinerGolf / GTI
TrimPremierHybridSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
CVT $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo mat  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 $75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,740$4,140$7,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,600$0$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4720-3,590

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092017
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 Weight3,342 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?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested32557%
Total Not Requested25043%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

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

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