Mercury Mariner Mercury Mariner 2006 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2013

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,220

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,579

Mercury Mariner Hybrid   
Difference: $394

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelMarinerPassatPassatPassat
TrimHybrid2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,225 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $27,190 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Premium Package 3,795      
Sunroof 585      
Premium Package 3,226      
Sunroof 498      
Options (change) 4,380 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,724 0 0 0
Destination 615 795 795 795
Gas Tax -1,950 0 0 0
Total Price $32,270 $31,220 $33,710 $34,320
Total Invoice $29,579 $29,973 $32,359 $32,946

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mercury Mariner dealer quotes or Volkswagen Passat dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $139
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelMarinerPassatPassatPassat
TrimHybrid2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine133hp I4 H170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,270$31,220$33,710$34,320
Adjustments for Features0-555-555-655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,270$30,665$33,155$33,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$29,579$29,973$32,359$32,946
Adjustments for Features0-533-533-629
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,579$29,440$31,826$32,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,386$2,877

Return to top

Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelMarinerPassatPassatPassat
TrimHybrid2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,325$4,880$4,880$4,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$555$555$655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-533-533-629

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062013
ModelMarinerPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in110.4 in
Length174.9 in191.6 in
Width70.1 in72.2 in
Height68.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,259 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft315.9 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rollover sensor50No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested257580%
Total Not Requested62520%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Mercury models.