Mercury Mariner Mercury Mariner 2008 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2013

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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: $28,875

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $2,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,652

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $3,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelMarinerMarinerPassatPassatPassat
TrimPremierHybrid2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,475 $28,180 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $22,807 $26,152 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Heating Package 295        
Moon and Tune Elite Package 695        
Navigation system 1,995        
Interior ambient lighting 295 295      
Remote start 425 425      
Moon and Tune Package   995      
Premium Package   3,395      
Heating Package 251        
Moon and Tune Elite Package 591        
Navigation system 1,696        
Interior ambient lighting 251 251      
Remote start 361 361      
Moon and Tune Package   846      
Premium Package   2,886      
Options (change) 3,705 5,110 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,150 4,344 0 0 0
Destination 695 695 795 795 795
Gas Tax 0 -3,000 0 0 0
Total Price $28,875 $30,985 $31,220 $33,710 $34,320
Total Invoice $26,652 $28,191 $29,973 $32,359 $32,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,321
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelMarinerMarinerPassatPassatPassat
TrimPremierHybrid2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6133hp I4 H170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA4CVTT6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,875$30,985$31,220$33,710$34,320
Adjustments for Features-500-1,090-1,090-1,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,825$30,985$30,130$32,620$33,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,160$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$26,652$28,191$29,973$32,359$32,946
Adjustments for Features-460-1,046-1,046-1,142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,606$28,191$28,927$31,313$31,804
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,585$0$2,386$2,877

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelMarinerMarinerPassatPassatPassat
TrimPremierHybrid2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
CVT $1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Stability control$400 $400$400$400
Traction control$100 $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
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, 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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,540$3,490$4,580$4,580$4,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0$1,090$1,090$1,190
Value of Feature Adjustments-460-1,046-1,046-1,142

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082013
ModelMarinerPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in110.4 in
Length175.2 in191.6 in
Width71.1 in72.2 in
Height67.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 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
29.2 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft315.9 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
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested177568%
Total Not Requested85032%

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