Mercury Mountaineer Mercury Mountaineer 2006 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2014

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,615

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $7,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,543

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $5,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062014201420142014
ModelMountaineerMountaineerJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLuxuryPremierTDIHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,795 $33,300 $23,625 $30,245 $31,895 $24,535
Base Invoice $28,085 $30,317 $22,681 $29,035 $30,619 $23,553
Security Group 795          
Satellite radio 0 0        
Sunroof 850 850        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995        
Premium Package     1,670      
Navigation Package     1,500      
Autobahn Package           2,290
Security Group 676          
Satellite radio 0 0        
Sunroof 723 723        
Navigation system 1,696 1,696        
Premium Package     1,602      
Navigation Package     1,440      
Autobahn Package           2,200
Options (change) 3,640 2,845 3,170 0 0 2,290
Options (change) 3,095 2,419 3,042 0 0 2,200
Destination 645 645 820 820 820 820
Total Price $35,080 $36,790 $27,615 $31,065 $32,715 $27,645
Total Invoice $31,825 $33,381 $26,543 $29,855 $31,439 $26,573

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,223
Model Year200620062014201420142014
ModelMountaineerMountaineerJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLuxuryPremierTDIHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6292hp V8140hp I4 D170hp I4 H170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionA5A6M6S7S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7400, 9?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,080$36,790$27,615$31,065$32,715$27,645
Adjustments for Features-3,510-5,510-400-1,750-2,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,570$31,280$27,215$29,315$29,940$27,645
Cost Above Minimum$290$0$0$2,100$2,725$430
Total Invoice$31,825$33,381$26,543$29,855$31,439$26,573
Adjustments for Features-3,184-4,999-384-1,682-2,6670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,641$28,382$26,159$28,173$28,772$26,573
Cost Above Minimum$259$0$0$2,014$2,613$414

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200620062014201420142014
ModelMountaineerMountaineerJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLuxuryPremierTDIHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900     
6-speed automatic $1000    
6-speed manual  $150  $150
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200 
RWD$0$0    
FWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50    
Proximity key  $250$250$250 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250    
Rearview camera  $200 $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Cargo cover$75     
Class II trailer hitch$200$200    
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents$100 $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150    
Rear HVAC unit $400    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0 
Bodyside cladding$350$350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Rear spoiler   $200$200 
Running boards$350$350    
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   $325
CD player  $125$125$125 
HD radio     $50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150    
Automatic headlights$125$125    
Compass$0$0 $0$0$0
Cornering lights    $50 
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25 
Steering-linked headlights    $150 
Tachometer$75$75$75  $75
Xenon HID headlights    $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Folding third row seats $600    
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75    
Memory system, driver seat $200    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100    
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0    
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$6,525$8,525$3,415$4,765$5,790$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,510$5,510$400$1,750$2,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,184-4,999-384-1,682-2,6670

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062014
ModelMountaineerJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in104.4 in
Length193.5 in182.2 in
Width73.5 in70.0 in
Height72.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,462 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.1 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 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft315.5 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 TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110064%
Total Not Requested62536%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested65043%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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