Mercury Mariner Mercury Mariner 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2012

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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: $28,335

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $465

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,186

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $1,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMarinerJetta
TrimPremierGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,475 $23,745
Base Invoice $22,807 $22,795
Heating Package 295  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 695  
Full-size spare tire 105  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Navigation system 1,995 900
Autobahn Package   2,050
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Heating Package 251  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 591  
Full-size spare tire 89  
All-weather floor mats 57 185
Navigation system 1,696 864
Autobahn Package   1,968
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,165 4,285
Options (change) 2,684 4,073
Destination 695 770
Total Price $28,335 $28,800
Total Invoice $26,186 $27,638

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,861
Model Year20082012
ModelMarinerJetta
TrimPremierGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA4S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/40-18
Total Price$28,335$28,800
Adjustments for Features-1,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,810$28,800
Total Invoice$26,186$27,638
Adjustments for Features-1,4090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,777$27,638

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082012
ModelMarinerJetta
TrimPremierGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, 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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,490$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4090

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082012
ModelMarinerJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in104.4 in
Length175.2 in182.2 in
Width71.1 in70.0 in
Height67.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,383 lb.3,157 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 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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