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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercury Mariner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,669

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $5,631

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,224

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $5,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelGolf / GTIMarinerMariner
TrimGLSLuxuryPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,390 $23,285 $25,035
Base Invoice $17,138 $21,700 $23,292
Cold Weather Package 150    
CD changer, remote 499    
Side curtain airbags   595 595
Cargo cover   150 150
Moon and Tune Package   655  
Sunroof     895
Cold Weather Package 133    
CD changer, remote 323    
Side curtain airbags   536 536
Cargo cover   136 136
Moon and Tune Package   589  
Sunroof     806
Options (change) 649 1,400 1,640
Options (change) 456 1,261 1,478
Destination 630 615 615
Total Price $19,669 $25,300 $27,290
Total Invoice $18,224 $23,576 $25,385

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,876
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,717
Model Year200620062006
ModelGolf / GTIMarinerMariner
TrimGLSLuxuryPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine115hp I4200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionM5A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG20/24 MPG20/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8320, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$19,669$25,300$27,290
Adjustments for Features0-1,755-3,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,669$23,545$23,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$335
Total Invoice$18,224$23,576$25,385
Adjustments for Features0-1,635-3,172
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,224$21,941$22,213
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$272

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year200620062006
ModelGolf / GTIMarinerMariner
TrimGLSLuxuryPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$1,290$3,045$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,755$3,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,635-3,172

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20062006
ModelGolf / GTIMariner
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.9 in103.2 in
Length164.9 in174.9 in
Width68.3 in70.1 in
Height56.7 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,295 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Luxury

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Roof rack300No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110063%
Total Not Requested65037%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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