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Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,385

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $11,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,504

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $11,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072008
ModelMarinerMarinerPassat
TrimLuxuryPremierVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,025 $25,100 $39,200
Base Invoice $21,733 $23,642 $36,669
Comfort Package 595    
Side curtain airbags 595    
Leather seating surfaces 895    
AWD 1,730 1,750  
Cargo cover 150 150  
Moon and Tune Package 655    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 185
Sunroof   895  
Heated front seats     225
Comfort Package 506    
Side curtain airbags 506    
Leather seating surfaces 761    
AWD 1,592 1,611  
Cargo cover 128 128  
Moon and Tune Package 556    
All-weather floor mats 57 57 145
Sunroof   761  
Heated front seats     199
Options (change) 4,695 2,870 410
Options (change) 4,106 2,557 344
Destination 665 665 690
Total Price $28,385 $28,635 $40,300
Total Invoice $26,504 $26,864 $37,703

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,368
Model Year200720072008
ModelMarinerMarinerPassat
TrimLuxuryPremierVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine200hp V6200hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/23 MPG19/23 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/40-18
Total Price$28,385$28,635$40,300
Adjustments for Features0-250-4,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,385$28,385$36,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$26,504$26,864$37,703
Adjustments for Features0-235-3,831
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,504$26,629$33,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$125$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200720072008
ModelMarinerMarinerPassat
TrimLuxuryPremierVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Outside temperature display  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,775$4,025$7,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$4,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-235-3,831

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072008
ModelMarinerPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.2 in106.7 in
Length174.9 in188.0 in
Width70.1 in71.7 in
Height68.0 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.3,997 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Luxury

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested53084%
Total Not Requested10016%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Roof rack300No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110063%
Total Not Requested65037%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

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

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