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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: $30,510

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $3,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,059

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $4,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelMarinerPassat
TrimPremierV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,765 $32,950
Base Invoice $23,006 $31,600
Moon and Tune Package 795  
Heating Package 295  
Amenities Package 590  
Navigation system 1,995  
Remote start 345  
3.0L V6 1,000  
Moon and Tune Package 676  
Heating Package 251  
Amenities Package 502  
Navigation system 1,696  
Remote start 293  
3.0L V6 910  
Options (change) 5,020 0
Options (change) 4,328 0
Destination 725 770
Total Price $30,510 $33,720
Total Invoice $28,059 $32,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,817
Model Year20092012
ModelMarinerPassat
TrimPremierV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/45-18
Total Price$30,510$33,720
Adjustments for Features0-515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,510$33,205
Total Invoice$28,059$32,370
Adjustments for Features0-494
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,059$31,876

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092012
ModelMarinerPassat
TrimPremierV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,365$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-494

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

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,385 lb.3,446 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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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, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested32557%
Total Not Requested25043%

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