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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: $28,890

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $705

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,392

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelMarinerMarinerJetta SportWagen
TrimPremierHybridTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,630 $30,105 $25,540
Base Invoice $23,913 $27,985 $24,517
Navigation system 1,845   830
Amenities Package 600    
Moon and Tune Elite Package 795    
Navigation sytem   1,995  
Sunroof   795  
Panoramic sunroof     1,750
Navigation system 1,569   796
Amenities Package 509    
Moon and Tune Elite Package 676    
Navigation sytem   1,696  
Sunroof   676  
Panoramic sunroof     1,681
Options (change) 3,240 2,790 2,580
Options (change) 2,754 2,372 2,477
Destination 725 725 770
Gas Tax 0 -3,000 0
Total Price $29,595 $30,620 $28,890
Total Invoice $27,392 $28,082 $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: $1,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,427
Model Year201020102012
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$29,595$30,620$28,890
Adjustments for Features-2,220-2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,375$30,325$28,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,950$0
Total Invoice$27,392$28,082$27,764
Adjustments for Features-2,055-2710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,337$27,811$27,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,474$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year201020102012
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
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
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
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$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 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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, driver seat$50 $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$6,460$4,535$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,220$295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,055-2710

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20102012
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Navigation sytem
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%

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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