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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: $30,550

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $24,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,215

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $24,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelMarinerTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimPremierVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,635 $44,450 $47,950 $60,565
Base Invoice $23,928 $42,273 $45,601 $57,598
Navigation system 1,845      
Amenities Package 600      
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895      
Class II trailer hitch 395      
Rearview camera 455      
Executive Package   9,550 9,550  
Class III trailer hitch   500 500 500
Navigation system 1,569      
Amenities Package 509      
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761      
Class II trailer hitch 336      
Rearview camera 387      
Executive Package   9,081 9,081  
Class III trailer hitch   430 430 430
Options (change) 4,190 10,050 10,050 500
Options (change) 3,562 9,511 9,511 430
Destination 725 820 820 820
Total Price $30,550 $55,320 $58,820 $61,885
Total Invoice $28,215 $52,604 $55,932 $58,848

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,771
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelMarinerTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimPremierVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine171hp I4280hp V6225hp V6 D380hp V6 H
TransmissionA6T8T8T8
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$30,550$55,320$58,820$61,885
Adjustments for Features0-6,960-6,960-6,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,550$48,360$51,860$55,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,500$6,665
Total Invoice$28,215$52,604$55,932$58,848
Adjustments for Features0-6,618-6,618-6,523
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,215$45,986$49,314$52,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,328$6,339

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelMarinerTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimPremierVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Safety key$5   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$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   
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   
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
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$3,755$10,715$10,715$10,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,960$6,960$6,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,618-6,618-6,523

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20112011
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

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 opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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
Total Requested117524%
Total Not Requested365076%

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
Total Requested117524%
Total Not Requested365076%

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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