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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: $31,550

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $4,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,250

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelMountaineerMountaineerPassatPassatPassat
TrimLuxuryPremier1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,795 $33,300 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $28,085 $30,317 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Security Group 795        
Heated front seats 395        
Sunroof 850 850      
Satellite radio 0 0      
Universal garage door opener 150        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Floor mats     235    
Security Group 676        
Heated front seats 336        
Sunroof 723 723      
Satellite radio 0 0      
Universal garage door opener 128        
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Floor mats     185    
Options (change) 4,185 2,845 235 0 0
Options (change) 3,559 2,419 185 0 0
Destination 645 645 820 820 820
Total Price $35,625 $36,790 $31,550 $35,090 $37,655
Total Invoice $32,289 $33,381 $30,250 $33,685 $36,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,458
Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelMountaineerMountaineerPassatPassatPassat
TrimLuxuryPremier1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6292hp V8170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA5A6T6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,625$36,790$31,550$35,090$37,655
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-1,480-3,590-3,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,625$35,590$30,070$31,500$33,965
Cost Above Minimum$35$0$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$32,289$33,381$30,250$33,685$36,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,089-1,419-3,446-3,542
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,289$32,292$28,831$30,239$32,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$3$0$1,408$3,772

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelMountaineerMountaineerPassatPassatPassat
TrimLuxuryPremier1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
6-speed automatic $1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start   $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo mat  $40  
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100 $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150   
Rear HVAC unit $400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Running boards$350$350   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0   
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Folding third row seats $600   
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0   
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,250$5,450$5,730$7,840$7,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$1,480$3,590$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,089-1,419-3,446-3,542

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062016
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 Weight4,462 lb.3,231 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 Luxury

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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