Mercury Mariner Mercury Mariner 2011 Volkswagen Routan Volkswagen Routan 2012

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Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,500

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $7,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,082

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $8,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelMarinerRoutanRoutan
TrimPremierSELSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $25,635 $37,890 $44,280
Base Invoice $23,928 $36,337 $42,465
Amenities Package 600    
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895    
Navigation system 1,845    
Rearview camera 455    
Remote start 345    
3.0L V6 1,000    
Amenities Package 509    
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761    
Navigation system 1,569    
Rearview camera 387    
Remote start 293    
3.0L V6 910    
Options (change) 5,140 0 0
Options (change) 4,429 0 0
Destination 725 820 820
Total Price $31,500 $38,710 $45,100
Total Invoice $29,082 $37,157 $43,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,434
Model Year201120122012
ModelMarinerRoutanRoutan
TrimPremierSELSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine240hp V6283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 6506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$31,500$38,710$45,100
Adjustments for Features0-4,835-8,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,500$33,875$36,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,690
Total Invoice$29,082$37,157$43,285
Adjustments for Features0-4,641-8,192
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,082$32,516$35,093
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,577

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year201120122012
ModelMarinerRoutanRoutan
TrimPremierSELSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Dual power sliding doors $800$800
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Sunshades, third row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags$350  
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead console storage compartments $100$100
Removable console $200$200
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Sliding center console $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Conversation mirror $25$25
Fog lights$125 $125
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, third row seats $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$3,805$8,640$12,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,835$8,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,641-8,192

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20112012
ModelMarinerRoutan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase103.1 in121.2 in
Length175.2 in202.5 in
Width71.1 in76.9 in
Height67.7 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.283.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft3140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

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