Mercury Mariner Mercury Mariner 2009 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: $29,755

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $26,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,358

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $26,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelMarinerMarinerTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimPremierHybridVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,765 $30,090 $43,375 $46,875 $61,410
Base Invoice $23,006 $27,852 $41,251 $44,579 $58,400
Amenities Package 590        
Heating Package 295        
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 195        
Navigation system 1,995        
Moon and Tune Package 795        
Class II trailer hitch 395        
Premium Package   3,595      
Sunroof   795      
Class III trailer hitch     515 515 515
Executive Package     11,720 11,720  
Amenities Package 502        
Heating Package 251        
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 166        
Navigation system 1,696        
Moon and Tune Package 676        
Class II trailer hitch 336        
Premium Package   3,056      
Sunroof   676      
Class III trailer hitch     445 445 445
Executive Package     11,145 11,145  
Options (change) 4,265 4,390 12,235 12,235 515
Options (change) 3,627 3,732 11,590 11,590 445
Destination 725 725 870 870 870
Gas Tax 0 -3,000 0 0 0
Total Price $29,755 $32,205 $56,480 $59,980 $62,795
Total Invoice $27,358 $29,309 $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: $19,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,519
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelMarinerMarinerTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimPremierHybridVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine171hp I4153hp I4 H280hp V6225hp V6 D380hp V6 H
TransmissionA6CVTT8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7620, 12620, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16265/50-19265/50-19265/50-19
Total Price$29,755$32,205$56,480$59,980$62,795
Adjustments for Features-2000-7,380-7,380-7,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,555$32,205$49,100$52,600$55,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,650$0$3,500$6,265
Total Invoice$27,358$29,309$53,711$57,039$59,715
Adjustments for Features-1840-7,018-7,018-7,066
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,174$29,309$46,693$50,021$52,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$0$3,328$5,956

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelMarinerMarinerTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimPremierHybridVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000    
CVT $1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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
911 assist$25$25   
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$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
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$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$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$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250 
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  $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$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$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Total Value of Features$3,975$3,775$11,155$11,155$11,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$7,380$7,380$7,430
Value of Feature Adjustments-1840-7,018-7,018-7,066

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,342 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

Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested230085%
Total Not Requested40015%

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
Power release, second row seats50No
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
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
Power release, second row seats50No
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
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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