Mercury Mariner Mercury Mariner 2008 Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2012

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Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Touareg Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Touareg Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,040

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $27,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,793

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $26,918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelMarinerTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimPremierVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,475 $43,375 $46,875 $61,410
Base Invoice $22,807 $41,251 $44,579 $58,400
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 195      
Heating Package 295      
Navigation system 1,995      
Moon and Tune Elite Package 695      
Class II trailer hitch 395      
Interior ambient lighting 295      
Class III trailer hitch   515 515 515
Executive Package   11,720 11,720  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 166      
Heating Package 251      
Navigation system 1,696      
Moon and Tune Elite Package 591      
Class II trailer hitch 336      
Interior ambient lighting 251      
Class III trailer hitch   445 445 445
Executive Package   11,145 11,145  
Options (change) 3,870 12,235 12,235 515
Options (change) 3,291 11,590 11,590 445
Destination 695 870 870 870
Total Price $29,040 $56,480 $59,980 $62,795
Total Invoice $26,793 $53,711 $57,039 $59,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,733
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelMarinerTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimPremierVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6280hp V6225hp V6 D380hp V6 H
TransmissionA4T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7620, 12620, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16265/50-19265/50-19265/50-19
Total Price$29,040$56,480$59,980$62,795
Adjustments for Features0-7,555-7,555-7,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,040$48,925$52,425$55,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,500$6,265
Total Invoice$26,793$53,711$57,039$59,715
Adjustments for Features0-7,185-7,185-7,232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,793$46,526$49,854$52,483
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,328$5,957

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelMarinerTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimPremierVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Total Value of Features$3,700$11,255$11,255$11,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,555$7,555$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,185-7,185-7,232

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20082012
ModelMarinerTouareg
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in113.9 in
Length175.2 in188.8 in
Width71.1 in76.4 in
Height67.7 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.4,712 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in59.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft370.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power release, second row seats50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested187533%
Total Not Requested389067%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power release, second row seats50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested187533%
Total Not Requested389067%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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