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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: $1,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelMarinerMarinerGolf / GTI
TrimPremierHybridSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,765 $30,090 $30,245
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 195    
Heating Package 295    
Amenities Package 590    
Navigation system 1,995    
Moon and Tune Package 795    
All-weather floor mats 55   235
Premium Package   3,595  
Sunroof   795  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 166    
Heating Package 251    
Amenities Package 502    
Navigation system 1,696    
Moon and Tune Package 676    
All-weather floor mats 47   185
Premium Package   3,056  
Sunroof   676  
Options (change) 3,925 4,390 235
Options (change) 3,338 3,732 185
Destination 725 725 850
Gas Tax 0 -3,000 0
Total Price $29,415 $32,205 $31,330

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,145
Model Year200920092018
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)235/70-16235/70-16225/45-17
Total Price$29,415$32,205$31,330
Adjustments for Features0-50-3,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,415$32,155$27,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,740$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200920092018
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$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$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$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
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 $75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
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$4,240$4,290$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-111

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092018
ModelMarinerGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.1 in103.5 in
Length175.2 in179.8 in
Width71.1 in70.8 in
Height67.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,342 lb.3,054 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

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%
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
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested202575%
Total Not Requested67525%

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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