Mercury Mountaineer Mercury Mountaineer 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2012

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,250

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $1,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,744

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelMountaineerTiguan
TrimPremierSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,400 $33,975
Base Invoice $29,154 $32,617
Heated front seats 495  
Navigation and Moon and Tune Pkg. 2,595  
4.6L V8 1,310  
AWD 2,320 1,955
Class II trailer hitch   500
Heated front seats 421  
Navigation and Moon and Tune Pkg. 2,206  
4.6L V8 1,192  
AWD 2,112 1,877
Class II trailer hitch   430
Options (change) 6,720 2,455
Options (change) 5,931 2,307
Destination 815 820
Total Price $38,935 $37,250
Total Invoice $35,900 $35,744

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $573
Model Year20092012
ModelMountaineerTiguan
TrimPremierSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18255/40-19
Total Price$38,935$37,250
Adjustments for Features0-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,935$36,815
Total Invoice$35,900$35,744
Adjustments for Features0-417
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,900$35,327

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20092012
ModelMountaineerTiguan
TrimPremierSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,130$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-417

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20092012
ModelMountaineerTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in102.5 in
Length193.5 in174.5 in
Width73.5 in71.2 in
Height72.8 in65.6 in
Curb Weight4,717 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.8 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 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%
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%

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