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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: $20,048

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $4,067

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,535

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $3,949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelGolf / GTIMarinerMariner
TrimGLSBasePremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,390 $21,540 $24,475
Base Invoice $17,138 $20,136 $22,807
Stability control 280    
Cold Weather Package 150    
All-weather floor mats 99 75 75
CD changer, remote 499    
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.   195 195
Moon and Tune Package   595  
3.0L V6   1,015  
Moon and Tune Elite Package     695
Heating Package     295
Stability control 247    
Cold Weather Package 133    
All-weather floor mats 64 57 57
CD changer, remote 323    
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.   166 166
Moon and Tune Package   506  
3.0L V6   924  
Moon and Tune Elite Package     591
Heating Package     251
Options (change) 1,028 1,880 1,260
Options (change) 767 1,653 1,065
Destination 630 695 695
Total Price $20,048 $24,115 $26,430
Total Invoice $18,535 $22,484 $24,567

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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: $2,172
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,119
Model Year200620082008
ModelGolf / GTIMarinerMariner
TrimGLSBasePremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine115hp I4200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionM5A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 880, 4320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$20,048$24,115$26,430
Adjustments for Features0-980-4,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,048$23,135$22,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$915$0
Total Invoice$18,535$22,484$24,567
Adjustments for Features0-914-3,913
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,535$21,570$20,654
Cost Above Minimum$0$916$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year200620082008
ModelGolf / GTIMarinerMariner
TrimGLSBasePremier
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  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input $50$50
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio  $200
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
Outside temperature display  $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  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$1,640$2,620$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$980$4,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-914-3,913

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20062008
ModelGolf / GTIMariner
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.9 in103.1 in
Length164.9 in175.2 in
Width68.3 in71.1 in
Height56.7 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,383 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 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 ft329.2 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

Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%

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