Mercury Mariner Mercury Mariner 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2012
MENU
1 0 3 4 3 4

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,310

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $4,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,694

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $6,050

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelMarinerTiguan
TrimPremierSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,765 $33,975
Base Invoice $23,006 $32,617
Class II trailer hitch 395 500
Heating Package 295  
Amenities Package 590  
Moon and Tune Package 795  
Navigation system 1,995  
3.0L V6 1,000  
AWD 1,750 1,955
Class II trailer hitch 336 430
Heating Package 251  
Amenities Package 502  
Moon and Tune Package 676  
Navigation system 1,696  
3.0L V6 910  
AWD 1,592 1,877
Options (change) 6,820 2,455
Options (change) 5,963 2,307
Destination 725 820
Total Price $32,310 $37,250
Total Invoice $29,694 $35,744

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mercury Mariner dealer quotes or Volkswagen Tiguan dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,603
Model Year20092012
ModelMarinerTiguan
TrimPremierSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/40-19
Total Price$32,310$37,250
Adjustments for Features0-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,310$34,700
Total Invoice$29,694$35,744
Adjustments for Features0-2,447
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,694$33,297

Return to top

Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20092012
ModelMarinerTiguan
TrimPremierSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
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
911 assist$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
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
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
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$5,515$8,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,447

Return to top

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

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,549 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

Return to top

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

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

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%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Mercury models.