Mercury Mountaineer Mercury Mountaineer 2009 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: $6,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,764

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $4,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelMountaineerJetta SportWagen
TrimPremierTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,400 $25,540
Base Invoice $29,154 $24,517
Heated front seats 495  
Navigation and Moon and Tune Pkg. 2,595  
Navigation system   830
Panoramic sunroof   1,750
Heated front seats 421  
Navigation and Moon and Tune Pkg. 2,206  
Navigation system   796
Panoramic sunroof   1,681
Options (change) 3,090 2,580
Options (change) 2,627 2,477
Destination 815 770
Total Price $35,305 $28,890
Total Invoice $32,596 $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: $1,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $687
Model Year20092012
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$35,305$28,890
Adjustments for Features-4,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,815$28,890
Total Invoice$32,596$27,764
Adjustments for Features-4,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,451$27,764

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20092012
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 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
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 
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$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 
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Total Value of Features$8,255$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1450

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20092012
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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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%
Navigation and Moon and Tune Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested150076%
Total Not Requested46524%

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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