Mercury Mariner Mercury Mariner 2009 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2008

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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: $32,165

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $9,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,571

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $9,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelMarinerPassat
TrimPremierVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,765 $39,200
Base Invoice $23,006 $36,669
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 195  
Amenities Package 590  
Moon and Tune Package 795  
Heating Package 295  
All-weather floor mats 55 185
Navigation system 1,995 1,800
3.0L V6 1,000  
AWD 1,750  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 166  
Amenities Package 502  
Moon and Tune Package 676  
Heating Package 251  
All-weather floor mats 47 145
Navigation system 1,696 1,589
3.0L V6 910  
AWD 1,592  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Options (change) 6,675 2,210
Options (change) 5,840 1,933
Destination 725 690
Total Price $32,165 $42,100
Total Invoice $29,571 $39,292

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,616
Model Year20092008
ModelMarinerPassat
TrimPremierVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/40-18
Total Price$32,165$42,100
Adjustments for Features0-2,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,165$39,845
Total Invoice$29,571$39,292
Adjustments for Features0-2,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,571$37,187

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092008
ModelMarinerPassat
TrimPremierVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,015$7,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,105

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092008
ModelMarinerPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.1 in106.7 in
Length175.2 in188.0 in
Width71.1 in71.7 in
Height67.7 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,997 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.3 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 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
29.2 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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