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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercury Grand Marquis Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercury Grand Marquis Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,970

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,106

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelJettaGrand Marquis
TrimGLILS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $29,935
Base Invoice $22,659 $28,200
Autobahn Package 3,020  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   300
Heated front seats   295
Autobahn Package 2,797  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   261
Heated front seats   257
Options (change) 3,020 595
Options (change) 2,797 518
Destination 650 875
Total Price $27,970 $31,405
Total Invoice $26,106 $29,593

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,018
Model Year20082011
ModelJettaGrand Marquis
TrimGLILS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4224hp V8
TransmissionM6A4
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/60-17
Total Price$27,970$31,405
Adjustments for Features-1,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,330$31,405
Total Invoice$26,106$29,593
Adjustments for Features-1,5310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,575$29,593

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year20082011
ModelJettaGrand Marquis
TrimGLILS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Cornering lights $50
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Whitewall tires $0
Total Value of Features$4,865$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5310

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year20082011
ModelJettaGrand Marquis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in114.6 in
Length179.3 in212.0 in
Width70.1 in78.3 in
Height57.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.4,136 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in60.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in60.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft320.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested110043%
Total Not Requested146557%

Option Package Details
Mercury Grand Marquis LS

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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