Mercury Mountaineer Mercury Mountaineer 2010 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2012

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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: $30,665

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,440

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelMountaineerPassatPassatPassat
TrimPremier2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,860 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $32,523 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Package 201A 1,595      
Remote start 385      
Package 201A 1,356      
Remote start 327      
Options (change) 1,980 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,683 0 0 0
Destination 815 770 770 770
Total Price $37,655 $30,665 $32,965 $33,720
Total Invoice $35,021 $29,440 $31,646 $32,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,530
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelMountaineerPassatPassatPassat
TrimPremier2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA5T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,655$30,665$32,965$33,720
Adjustments for Features-3,28000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,375$30,665$32,965$33,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$35,021$29,440$31,646$32,370
Adjustments for Features-3,05100-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,970$29,440$31,646$32,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2010201220122012
ModelMountaineerPassatPassatPassat
TrimPremier2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Running boards$350   
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power-folding third row seats$1000   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,245$2,965$2,965$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,280$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,05100-96

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102012
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.3,167 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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69063%
Total Not Requested40037%

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