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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: $19,549

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $7,001

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,212

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $6,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
ModelGolf / GTIMarinerMariner
TrimGLSBasePremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,390 $23,560 $25,630
Base Invoice $17,138 $22,030 $23,913
Stability control 280    
Cold Weather Package 150    
All-weather floor mats 99 75 75
Cargo Package   295  
Sun and SYNC Package   895  
3.0L V6   1,000 1,000
Moon and Tune Elite Package     795
Stability control 247    
Cold Weather Package 133    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64
Cargo Package   251  
Sun and SYNC Package   760  
3.0L V6   910 910
Moon and Tune Elite Package     676
Options (change) 529 2,265 1,870
Options (change) 444 1,985 1,650
Destination 630 725 725
Total Price $19,549 $26,550 $28,225
Total Invoice $18,212 $24,740 $26,288

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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: $4,586
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,267
Model Year200620102010
ModelGolf / GTIMarinerMariner
TrimGLSBasePremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine115hp I4240hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionM5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 880, 4320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$19,549$26,550$28,225
Adjustments for Features0-2,140-4,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,549$24,410$24,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$18,212$24,740$26,288
Adjustments for Features0-1,994-3,809
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,212$22,746$22,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$267$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year200620102010
ModelGolf / GTIMarinerMariner
TrimGLSBasePremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
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  
911 assist $25$25
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
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$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Outside temperature display  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
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$1,240$3,380$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,140$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,994-3,809

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20062010
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.3,385 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

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested98070%
Total Not Requested42530%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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