Mercury Mountaineer Mercury Mountaineer 2006 Volkswagen Routan Volkswagen Routan 2012

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,155

Mercury Mountaineer Luxury   
Difference: $5,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,292

Mercury Mountaineer Luxury   
Difference: $7,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelMountaineerMountaineerRoutan
TrimLuxuryPremierSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $30,795 $33,300 $44,280
Base Invoice $28,085 $30,317 $42,465
Security Group 795    
Rear HVAC unit 650    
Third-row seat 375    
Heated front seats 395    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 490 490  
Power-adjustable pedals 225 225  
Universal garage door opener 150    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Sunroof 850 850  
Power-folding third row seats 495 495  
Satellite radio 0 0  
Security Group 676    
Rear HVAC unit 553    
Third-row seat 319    
Heated front seats 336    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 417 417  
Power-adjustable pedals 192 192  
Universal garage door opener 128    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Sunroof 723 723  
Power-folding third row seats 421 421  
Satellite radio 0 0  
Options (change) 7,715 5,350 0
Options (change) 6,562 4,550 0
Destination 645 645 820
Total Price $39,155 $39,295 $45,100
Total Invoice $35,292 $35,512 $43,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mountaineer Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,573
Model Year200620062012
ModelMountaineerMountaineerRoutan
TrimLuxuryPremierSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine210hp V6292hp V8283hp V6
TransmissionA5A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$39,155$39,295$45,100
Adjustments for Features0-100-4,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,155$39,195$40,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$40$0
Total Invoice$35,292$35,512$43,285
Adjustments for Features0-90-4,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,292$35,422$38,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$130$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year200620062012
ModelMountaineerMountaineerRoutan
TrimLuxuryPremierSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, third row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable console  $200
Second-row high console$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Sliding center console  $50
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Conversation mirror  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, third row seats  $150
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,775$4,875$9,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-90-4,420

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20062012
ModelMountaineerRoutan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase113.7 in121.2 in
Length193.5 in202.5 in
Width73.5 in76.9 in
Height72.8 in68.9 in
Curb Weight4,462 lb.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in62.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft383.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft3140.6 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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested72583%
Total Not Requested15017%
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%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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