Mercury Mountaineer Mercury Mountaineer 2006 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 2012

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,890

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $6,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,764

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $4,061

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelMountaineerMountaineerJetta SportWagen
TrimLuxuryPremierTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,795 $33,300 $25,540
Base Invoice $28,085 $30,317 $24,517
Security Group 795    
Satellite radio 0 0  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 830
Sunroof 850 850  
Panoramic sunroof     1,750
Security Group 676    
Satellite radio 0 0  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 796
Sunroof 723 723  
Panoramic sunroof     1,681
Options (change) 3,640 2,845 2,580
Options (change) 3,095 2,419 2,477
Destination 645 645 770
Total Price $35,080 $36,790 $28,890
Total Invoice $31,825 $33,381 $27,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,434
Model Year200620062012
ModelMountaineerMountaineerJetta SportWagen
TrimLuxuryPremierTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6292hp V8140hp I4 D
TransmissionA5A6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/45-17
Total Price$35,080$36,790$28,890
Adjustments for Features-2,610-4,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,470$32,180$28,890
Cost Above Minimum$290$0$0
Total Invoice$31,825$33,381$27,764
Adjustments for Features-2,368-4,1830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,457$29,198$27,764
Cost Above Minimum$259$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year200620062012
ModelMountaineerMountaineerJetta SportWagen
TrimLuxuryPremierTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75 $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,175$8,175$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,610$4,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,368-4,1830

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20062012
ModelMountaineerJetta SportWagen
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in101.5 in
Length193.5 in179.3 in
Width73.5 in70.1 in
Height72.8 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,462 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft366.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Luxury

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested27531%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

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