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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: $31,970

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $7,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,405

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $7,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelMarinerPassat
TrimPremier3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,765 $29,950
Base Invoice $23,006 $27,513
Moon and Tune Package 795  
Heating Package 295  
Amenities Package 590  
All-weather floor mats 55 185
Navigation system 1,995 1,800
3.0L V6 1,000  
AWD 1,750 1,950
Luxury #2 Package   5,250
Moon and Tune Package 676  
Heating Package 251  
Amenities Package 502  
All-weather floor mats 47 145
Navigation system 1,696 1,589
3.0L V6 910  
AWD 1,592 1,900
Luxury #2 Package   4,797
Options (change) 6,480 9,185
Options (change) 5,674 8,431
Destination 725 630
Total Price $31,970 $39,765
Total Invoice $29,405 $36,574

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,426
Model Year20092006
ModelMarinerPassat
TrimPremier3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/45-17
Total Price$31,970$39,765
Adjustments for Features0-1,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,970$37,870
Total Invoice$29,405$36,574
Adjustments for Features0-1,743
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,405$34,831

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092006
ModelMarinerPassat
TrimPremier3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,125$7,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,743

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092006
ModelMarinerPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in106.7 in
Length175.2 in188.2 in
Width71.1 in71.7 in
Height67.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 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		29.2 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.3 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested260049%
Total Not Requested268051%

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