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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: $31,500

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $2,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,082

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $3,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelMarinerPassat
TrimPremierV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,635 $33,525
Base Invoice $23,928 $32,151
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895  
Amenities Package 600  
Navigation system 1,845  
Remote start 345  
Rearview camera 455  
3.0L V6 1,000  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761  
Amenities Package 509  
Navigation system 1,569  
Remote start 293  
Rearview camera 387  
3.0L V6 910  
Options (change) 5,140 0
Options (change) 4,429 0
Destination 725 795
Total Price $31,500 $34,320
Total Invoice $29,082 $32,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,389
Model Year20112013
ModelMarinerPassat
TrimPremierV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/45-18
Total Price$31,500$34,320
Adjustments for Features0-495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,500$33,825
Total Invoice$29,082$32,946
Adjustments for Features0-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,082$32,471

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112013
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
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 air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger 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$3,145$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-475

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

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112013
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 Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested42563%
Total Not Requested25037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61589%
Total Not Requested7511%

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