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Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,770

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $120

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,520

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $1,244

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelMarinerMarinerJetta SportWagen
TrimPremierHybridTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,765 $30,090 $25,540
Base Invoice $23,006 $27,852 $24,517
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 195    
Heating Package 295    
Moon and Tune Package 795    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 830
Sunroof   795  
Panoramic sunroof     1,750
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 166    
Heating Package 251    
Moon and Tune Package 676    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 796
Sunroof   676  
Panoramic sunroof     1,681
Options (change) 3,280 2,790 2,580
Options (change) 2,789 2,372 2,477
Destination 725 725 770
Gas Tax 0 -3,000 0
Total Price $28,770 $30,605 $28,890
Total Invoice $26,520 $27,949 $27,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,765
Model Year200920092012
ModelMarinerMarinerJetta SportWagen
TrimPremierHybridTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine171hp I4153hp I4 H140hp I4 D
TransmissionA6CVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/45-17
Total Price$28,770$30,605$28,890
Adjustments for Features-1,650-7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,120$29,905$28,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,785$0
Total Invoice$26,520$27,949$27,764
Adjustments for Features-1,521-6390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,999$27,310$27,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,311$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year200920092012
ModelMarinerMarinerJetta SportWagen
TrimPremierHybridTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
CVT $1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key  $250
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
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75 $75
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$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  
Total Value of Features$5,515$4,565$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,650$700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,521-6390

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20092012
ModelMarinerJetta SportWagen
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.1 in101.5 in
Length175.2 in179.3 in
Width71.1 in70.1 in
Height67.7 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,342 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft366.9 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%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested27531%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

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