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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: $2,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,652

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $3,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelMarinerMarinerPassatPassatPassat
TrimPremierHybrid1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,475 $28,180 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $22,807 $26,152 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Heating Package 295        
Moon and Tune Elite Package 695        
Navigation system 1,995        
Interior ambient lighting 295 295      
Remote start 425 425      
Premium Package   3,395      
Moon and Tune Package   995      
Floor mats     235    
Heating Package 251        
Moon and Tune Elite Package 591        
Navigation system 1,696        
Interior ambient lighting 251 251      
Remote start 361 361      
Premium Package   2,886      
Moon and Tune Package   846      
Floor mats     185    
Options (change) 3,705 5,110 235 0 0
Options (change) 3,150 4,344 185 0 0
Destination 695 695 820 820 820
Gas Tax 0 -3,000 0 0 0
Total Price $28,875 $30,985 $31,550 $35,090 $37,655
Total Invoice $26,652 $28,191 $30,250 $33,685 $36,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $418
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelMarinerMarinerPassatPassatPassat
TrimPremierHybrid1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6133hp I4 H170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA4CVTT6T6S6
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)235/70-16235/70-16235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,875$30,985$31,550$35,090$37,655
Adjustments for Features-500-3,365-5,475-5,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,825$30,985$28,185$29,615$32,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,160$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$26,652$28,191$30,250$33,685$36,145
Adjustments for Features-460-3,226-5,256-5,351
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,606$28,191$27,024$28,429$30,794
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,585$0$1,405$3,770

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelMarinerMarinerPassatPassatPassat
TrimPremierHybrid1.8T SEL1.8T 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$1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150 $150$150
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
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Stability control$400 $400$400$400
Traction control$100 $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75   
Cargo mat  $40  
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Compass$0$0   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
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, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$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$3,840$3,790$7,155$9,265$9,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0$3,365$5,475$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments-460-3,226-5,256-5,351

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082016
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.3,231 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested212581%
Total Not Requested50019%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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