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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: $30,665

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $380

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,774

Mercury Mariner Hybrid   
Difference: $666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201220122012
ModelMarinerPassatPassatPassat
TrimHybrid2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,950 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $26,335 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
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 665 770 770 770
Gas Tax -1,950 0 0 0
Total Price $31,045 $30,665 $32,965 $33,720
Total Invoice $28,774 $29,440 $31,646 $32,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercury Mariner Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $493
Model Year2007201220122012
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$31,045$30,665$32,965$33,720
Adjustments for Features0-180-180-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,045$30,485$32,785$33,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$28,774$29,440$31,646$32,370
Adjustments for Features0-173-173-269
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,774$29,267$31,473$32,101
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2007201220122012
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   
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
Roof rails$250   
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 wiper$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
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
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
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
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, driver 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, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,675$4,855$4,855$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$180$180$280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-173-173-269

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072012
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

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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%

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