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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: $39,305

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $460

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,217

Mercury Mountaineer Premier   
Difference: $357

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelMountaineerPassat
TrimPremier3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,400 $29,950
Base Invoice $29,154 $27,513
Navigation and Moon and Tune Pkg. 2,595  
Heated front seats 495  
4.6L V8 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 185
Obstacle detection, rear 295  
AWD 2,320 1,950
Luxury #2 Package   5,250
Navigation system   1,800
Navigation and Moon and Tune Pkg. 2,206  
Heated front seats 421  
4.6L V8 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 66 145
Obstacle detection, rear 251  
AWD 2,112 1,900
Luxury #2 Package   4,797
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 7,090 9,185
Options (change) 6,248 8,431
Destination 815 630
Total Price $39,305 $39,765
Total Invoice $36,217 $36,574

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $928
Model Year20092006
ModelMountaineerPassat
TrimPremier3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/45-17
Total Price$39,305$39,765
Adjustments for Features-6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,685$39,765
Total Invoice$36,217$36,574
Adjustments for Features-5710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,646$36,574

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092006
ModelMountaineerPassat
TrimPremier3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,690$6,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5710

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092006
ModelMountaineerPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in106.7 in
Length193.5 in188.2 in
Width73.5 in71.7 in
Height72.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,717 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.7 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		82.8 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

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%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested305058%
Total Not Requested223042%

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