Mercury Sable Mercury Sable 2008 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2012

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Mercury Sable vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Sable vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,235

Mercury Sable   
Difference: $2,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,553

Mercury Sable   
Difference: $3,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelSableSablePassat
TrimBasePremierV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,935 $27,725 $32,950
Base Invoice $22,096 $25,508 $31,600
Security Package 695    
Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg. 795    
SYNC 395    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Sunroof 895 895  
Heated front seats 240    
Leather seating surfaces 895    
Satellite radio 195 195  
Remote start 395 395  
Stability control   495  
Cargo net     95
Security Package 605    
Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg. 692    
SYNC 344    
Navigation system 1,736 1,736  
Sunroof 779 779  
Heated front seats 209    
Leather seating surfaces 779    
Satellite radio 170 170  
Remote start 343 343  
Stability control   431  
Cargo net     69
Options (change) 6,500 3,975 95
Options (change) 5,657 3,459 69
Destination 800 800 770
Total Price $31,235 $32,500 $33,815
Total Invoice $28,553 $29,767 $32,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Sable vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Sable
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,740
Model Year200820082012
ModelSableSablePassat
TrimBasePremierV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6263hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionA6A6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/60-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,235$32,500$33,815
Adjustments for Features0-365-1,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,235$32,135$32,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$900$0
Total Invoice$28,553$29,767$32,439
Adjustments for Features0-334-1,146
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,553$29,433$31,293
Cost Above Minimum$0$880$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Sable vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820082012
ModelSableSablePassat
TrimBasePremierV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,175$2,540$3,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$365$1,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-334-1,146

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Sable vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082012
ModelSablePassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in110.4 in
Length202.1 in191.6 in
Width74.5 in72.2 in
Height61.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,670 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Sable

Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested42577%
Total Not Requested12523%
Interior Comfort and Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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