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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercury Grand Marquis Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,955

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $450

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,593

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGrand Marquis
TrimGTI AutobahnRLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,135 $35,650 $29,935
Base Invoice $28,930 $34,225 $28,200
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     300
Heated front seats     295
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     261
Heated front seats     257
Options (change) 0 0 595
Options (change) 0 0 518
Destination 820 820 875
Total Price $30,955 $36,470 $31,405
Total Invoice $29,750 $35,045 $29,593

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,567
Model Year201620162011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGrand Marquis
TrimGTI AutobahnRLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4292hp I4224hp V8
TransmissionM6M6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/60-17
Total Price$30,955$36,470$31,405
Adjustments for Features-4,915-5,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,040$30,605$31,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,565$0
Total Invoice$29,750$35,045$29,593
Adjustments for Features-4,724-5,6360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,026$29,409$29,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,383$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year201620162011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGrand Marquis
TrimGTI AutobahnRLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600  
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Whitewall tires  $0
Total Value of Features$7,540$8,490$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,915$5,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,724-5,6360

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year20162011
ModelGolf / GTIGrand Marquis
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in114.6 in
Length167.5 in212.0 in
Width70.8 in78.3 in
Height57.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.4,136 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in60.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in60.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft320.6 ft3

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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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