Mercury Mountaineer Mercury Mountaineer 2010 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2018

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,735

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,388

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018
ModelMountaineerPassatPassat
TrimPremier2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,860 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $32,523 $30,353 $33,230
Package 201A 1,595    
All-weather floor mats 75 235 235
Remote start 385    
Package 201A 1,356    
All-weather floor mats 66 185 185
Remote start 327    
Options (change) 2,055 235 235
Options (change) 1,749 185 185
Destination 815 850 850
Total Price $37,730 $32,735 $35,735
Total Invoice $35,087 $31,388 $34,265

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,228
Model Year201020182018
ModelMountaineerPassatPassat
TrimPremier2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA5T6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,730$32,735$35,735
Adjustments for Features0-1,595-1,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,730$31,140$33,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$35,087$31,388$34,265
Adjustments for Features0-1,529-1,673
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,087$29,859$32,592
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201020182018
ModelMountaineerPassatPassat
TrimPremier2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Running boards$350  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,135$7,730$7,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,595$1,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,529-1,673

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102018
ModelMountaineerPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in110.4 in
Length193.5 in191.6 in
Width73.5 in72.2 in
Height72.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.1 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power-folding third row seats400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67562%
Total Not Requested41538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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