Mercury Sable Mercury Sable 2008 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2018

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Mercury Sable vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Sable vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,915

Mercury Sable   
Difference: $5,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,267

Mercury Sable   
Difference: $6,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelSableSableGolf / GTI
TrimBasePremierGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,935 $27,725 $35,070
Base Invoice $22,096 $25,508 $33,667
Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg. 795    
SYNC 395    
Security Package 695    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235
Heated front seats 240    
Leather seating surfaces 895    
Satellite radio 195 195  
Sunroof 895 895  
Stability control   495  
Cargo net     100
Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg. 692    
SYNC 344    
Security Package 605    
Navigation system 1,736 1,736  
All-weather floor mats 57 57 185
Heated front seats 209    
Leather seating surfaces 779    
Satellite radio 170 170  
Sunroof 779 779  
Stability control   431  
Cargo net     80
Options (change) 6,180 3,655 335
Options (change) 5,371 3,173 265
Destination 800 800 850
Total Price $30,915 $32,180 $36,255
Total Invoice $28,267 $29,481 $34,782

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Sable vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Sable
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,627
Model Year200820082018
ModelSableSableGolf / GTI
TrimBasePremierGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6263hp V6220hp I4
TransmissionA6A6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,915$32,180$36,255
Adjustments for Features0-365-5,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,915$31,815$31,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$900$0
Total Invoice$28,267$29,481$34,782
Adjustments for Features0-334-4,888
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,267$29,147$29,894
Cost Above Minimum$0$880$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Sable vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820082018
ModelSableSableGolf / GTI
TrimBasePremierGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,150$3,515$8,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$365$5,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-334-4,888

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Sable vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082018
ModelSableGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in103.8 in
Length202.1 in167.6 in
Width74.5 in70.8 in
Height61.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,671 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.253.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Sable

Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested42577%
Total Not Requested12523%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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