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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: $33,195

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $6,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,617

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $7,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelMarinerTiguan
TrimPremierSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,630 $33,975
Base Invoice $23,913 $32,617
Class II trailer hitch 395 500
Navigation system 1,845  
Amenities Package 600  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 795  
Rearview camera 455  
3.0L V6 1,000  
AWD 1,750 1,955
Premium Navigation Package   1,020
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers   1,130
Class II trailer hitch 336 430
Navigation system 1,569  
Amenities Package 509  
Moon and Tune Elite Package 676  
Rearview camera 387  
3.0L V6 910  
AWD 1,592 1,877
Premium Navigation Package   978
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers   1,088
Options (change) 6,840 4,605
Options (change) 5,979 4,373
Destination 725 820
Total Price $33,195 $39,400
Total Invoice $30,617 $37,810

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,703
Model Year20102012
ModelMarinerTiguan
TrimPremierSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/40-19
Total Price$33,195$39,400
Adjustments for Features0-2,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,195$36,805
Total Invoice$30,617$37,810
Adjustments for Features0-2,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,617$35,320

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20102012
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
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
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 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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$5,345$7,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,490

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20102012
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

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested32548%
Total Not Requested35052%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested340100%
Total Not Requested00%

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