Mercury Mountaineer Mercury Mountaineer 2008 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: $27,850

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $5,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,728

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $3,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014201420142014
ModelMountaineerJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimPremierTDIHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,305 $23,625 $30,245 $31,895 $24,535
Base Invoice $27,377 $22,681 $29,035 $30,619 $23,553
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895        
All-weather floor mats 75 235 235 235 235
Navigation system 1,995        
Premium Package   1,670      
Navigation Package   1,500      
Autobahn Package         2,290
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761        
All-weather floor mats 57 185 185 185 185
Navigation system 1,696        
Premium Package   1,602      
Navigation Package   1,440      
Autobahn Package         2,200
Options (change) 2,965 3,405 235 235 2,525
Options (change) 2,514 3,227 185 185 2,385
Destination 785 820 820 820 820
Total Price $33,055 $27,850 $31,300 $32,950 $27,880
Total Invoice $30,676 $26,728 $30,040 $31,624 $26,758

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $246
Model Year20082014201420142014
ModelMountaineerJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimPremierTDIHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6140hp I4 D170hp I4 H170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionA5M6S7S7M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7400, 9?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,055$27,850$31,300$32,950$27,880
Adjustments for Features-4,325-325-1,525-2,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,730$27,525$29,775$30,400$27,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,250$2,875$355
Total Invoice$30,676$26,728$30,040$31,624$26,758
Adjustments for Features-4,014-312-1,464-2,4470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,662$26,416$28,576$29,177$26,758
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,160$2,761$342

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082014201420142014
ModelMountaineerJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimPremierTDIHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
6-speed manual $150  $150
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200 
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Proximity key $250$250$250 
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225    
Rearview camera $200 $200 
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire $150  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Class II trailer hitch$200    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear wiper$175    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   $325
CD player $125$125$125 
HD radio    $50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
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    
Compass$0 $0$0$0
Cornering lights   $50 
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25 
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Tachometer$75$75  $75
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600    
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces$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    
Metal pedals    $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$7,240$3,240$4,440$5,465$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,325$325$1,525$2,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,014-312-1,464-2,4470

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082014
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 Weight4,458 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 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 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 seats200No
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 Requested122555%
Total Not Requested101545%

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