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Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,315

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $260

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,146

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $786

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelMarinerJetta
TrimPremier2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,635 $29,545
Base Invoice $23,928 $28,362
Amenities Package 600  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895  
Navigation system 1,845  
Rearview camera 455  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Remote start 345 450
3.0L V6 1,000  
Floor mats   235
Amenities Package 509  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761  
Navigation system 1,569  
Rearview camera 387  
All-weather floor mats 64 185
Remote start 293 350
3.0L V6 910  
Floor mats   185
Options (change) 5,215 920
Options (change) 4,493 720
Destination 725 850
Total Price $31,575 $31,315
Total Invoice $29,146 $29,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $480
Model Year20112018
ModelMarinerJetta
TrimPremier2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/40-18
Total Price$31,575$31,315
Adjustments for Features0-320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,575$30,995
Total Invoice$29,146$29,932
Adjustments for Features0-306
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,146$29,626

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112018
ModelMarinerJetta
TrimPremier2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,060$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-306

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112018
ModelMarinerJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in104.4 in
Length175.2 in183.3 in
Width71.1 in70.0 in
Height67.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,208 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested57585%
Total Not Requested10015%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

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

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