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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: $4,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,764

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $2,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMountaineerJetta SportWagen
TrimPremierTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,305 $25,540
Base Invoice $27,377 $24,517
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895  
Navigation system 1,995 830
Panoramic sunroof   1,750
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761  
Navigation system 1,696 796
Panoramic sunroof   1,681
Options (change) 2,890 2,580
Options (change) 2,457 2,477
Destination 785 770
Total Price $32,980 $28,890
Total Invoice $30,619 $27,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $394
Model Year20082012
ModelMountaineerJetta SportWagen
TrimPremierTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6140hp I4 D
TransmissionA5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/45-17
Total Price$32,980$28,890
Adjustments for Features-3,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,480$28,890
Total Invoice$30,619$27,764
Adjustments for Features-3,2490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,370$27,764

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20082012
ModelMountaineerJetta SportWagen
TrimPremierTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces$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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Total Value of Features$6,890$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2490

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20082012
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 Weight4,458 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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See a complete comparison of Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen specs.

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%

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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