Mercury Mariner Mercury Mariner 2009 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2018

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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: $30,565

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $5,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,106

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $6,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelMarinerPassat
TrimPremierV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,765 $34,650
Base Invoice $23,006 $33,230
Amenities Package 590  
Heating Package 295  
Moon and Tune Package 795  
Navigation system 1,995  
All-weather floor mats 55 235
Remote start 345  
3.0L V6 1,000  
Amenities Package 502  
Heating Package 251  
Moon and Tune Package 676  
Navigation system 1,696  
All-weather floor mats 47 185
Remote start 293  
3.0L V6 910  
Options (change) 5,075 235
Options (change) 4,375 185
Destination 725 850
Total Price $30,565 $35,735
Total Invoice $28,106 $34,265

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $943
Model Year20092018
ModelMarinerPassat
TrimPremierV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/45-18
Total Price$30,565$35,735
Adjustments for Features0-5,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,565$30,295
Total Invoice$28,106$34,265
Adjustments for Features0-5,216
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,106$29,049

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092018
ModelMarinerPassat
TrimPremierV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
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, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,165$8,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,216

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092018
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.3,571 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

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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