Mercury Sable Mercury Sable 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2012

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Mercury Sable vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Sable vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,700

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,582

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelSableJetta
TrimPremierGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,380 $23,745
Base Invoice $26,917 $22,795
Satellite radio 195  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Navigation system 1,995 900
Sunroof 895  
Autobahn Package   2,050
Satellite radio 170  
All-weather floor mats 57 185
Navigation system 1,736 864
Sunroof 779  
Autobahn Package   1,968
Options (change) 3,160 3,185
Options (change) 2,742 3,017
Destination 825 770
Total Price $33,365 $27,700
Total Invoice $30,484 $26,582

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Sable vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,344
Model Year20092012
ModelSableJetta
TrimPremierGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG22/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,365$27,700
Adjustments for Features-2,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,565$27,700
Total Invoice$30,484$26,582
Adjustments for Features-2,5580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,926$26,582

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Features Comparison: Mercury Sable vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092012
ModelSableJetta
TrimPremierGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
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
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,340$1,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5580

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Sable vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092012
ModelSableJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in104.4 in
Length202.1 in182.2 in
Width74.5 in70.0 in
Height61.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,670 lb.3,124 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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