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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: $26,690

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $5,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,828

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $5,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelGolf / GTIMarinerMariner
TrimGTILuxuryPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $23,285 $25,035
Base Invoice $23,323 $21,700 $23,292
Autobahn Package 5,530    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Comfort Package   595  
Side curtain airbags   595 595
Leather seating surfaces   795  
Cargo cover   150 150
Moon and Tune Package   655  
Sunroof     895
Autobahn Package 5,310    
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Comfort Package   536  
Side curtain airbags   536 536
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Cargo cover   136 136
Moon and Tune Package   589  
Sunroof     806
Options (change) 6,630 2,790 1,640
Options (change) 6,366 2,513 1,478
Destination 770 615 615
Total Price $31,695 $26,690 $27,290
Total Invoice $30,459 $24,828 $25,385

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,022
Model Year201120062006
ModelGolf / GTIMarinerMariner
TrimGTILuxuryPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionS6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG20/24 MPG20/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8320, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$31,695$26,690$27,290
Adjustments for Features-2,71500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,980$26,690$27,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$600
Total Invoice$30,459$24,828$25,385
Adjustments for Features-2,60900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,850$24,828$25,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$557

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year201120062006
ModelGolf / GTIMarinerMariner
TrimGTILuxuryPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control$400  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Navigation system$600  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Outside temperature display$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,590$2,875$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,715$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,60900

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20112006
ModelGolf / GTIMariner
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in103.2 in
Length165.4 in174.9 in
Width70.3 in70.1 in
Height58.3 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.3,295 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested180044%
Total Not Requested225056%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Luxury

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested25540%
Total Not Requested37560%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Roof rack300No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

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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