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Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,615

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $6,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,238

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $7,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMarinerTiguan
TrimPremierSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,475 $33,975
Base Invoice $22,807 $32,617
Class II trailer hitch 395 500
Heating Package 295  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 695  
Navigation system 1,995  
Interior ambient lighting 295  
AWD 1,770 1,955
Class II trailer hitch 336 430
Heating Package 251  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 591  
Navigation system 1,696  
Interior ambient lighting 251  
AWD 1,611 1,877
Options (change) 5,445 2,455
Options (change) 4,736 2,307
Destination 695 820
Total Price $30,615 $37,250
Total Invoice $28,238 $35,744

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,699
Model Year20082012
ModelMarinerTiguan
TrimPremierSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/40-19
Total Price$30,615$37,250
Adjustments for Features0-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,615$34,325
Total Invoice$28,238$35,744
Adjustments for Features0-2,807
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,238$32,937

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20082012
ModelMarinerTiguan
TrimPremierSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
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 cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power recliner, driver 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
Total Value of Features$5,240$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,807

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

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20082012
ModelMarinerTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in102.5 in
Length175.2 in174.5 in
Width71.1 in71.2 in
Height67.7 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,526 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.2 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.3 ft356.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Tiguan specs.

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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