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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: $28,530

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $3,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,352

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $4,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTIMariner
TrimGTIPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $24,475
Base Invoice $23,323 $22,807
Autobahn Package 5,530  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
All-weather floor mats 235 75
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.   195
Moon and Tune Elite Package   695
Heating Package   295
Full-size spare tire   105
Navigation system   1,995
Autobahn Package 5,310  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
All-weather floor mats 176 57
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.   166
Moon and Tune Elite Package   591
Heating Package   251
Full-size spare tire   89
Navigation system   1,696
Options (change) 6,865 3,360
Options (change) 6,542 2,850
Destination 770 695
Total Price $31,930 $28,530
Total Invoice $30,635 $26,352

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,501
Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTIMariner
TrimGTIPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4200hp V6
TransmissionS6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/70-16
Total Price$31,930$28,530
Adjustments for Features-8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,115$28,530
Total Invoice$30,635$26,352
Adjustments for Features-7820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,853$26,352

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTIMariner
TrimGTIPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,555$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7820

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercury Mariner features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTIMariner
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in103.1 in
Length165.4 in175.2 in
Width70.3 in71.1 in
Height58.3 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.3,383 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 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 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft366.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercury Mariner specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
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 radio200Yes
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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