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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: $32,165

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $4,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,571

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $6,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelGolf / GTIMariner
TrimRPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $34,590 $24,765
Base Invoice $33,207 $23,006
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
All-weather floor mats 235 55
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.   195
Moon and Tune Package   795
Heating Package   295
Amenities Package   590
Navigation system   1,995
3.0L V6   1,000
AWD   1,750
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
All-weather floor mats 185 47
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.   166
Moon and Tune Package   676
Heating Package   251
Amenities Package   502
Navigation system   1,696
3.0L V6   910
AWD   1,592
Options (change) 1,735 6,675
Options (change) 1,625 5,840
Destination 770 725
Total Price $37,095 $32,165
Total Invoice $35,602 $29,571

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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: $5,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,638
Model Year20122009
ModelGolf / GTIMariner
TrimRPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine256hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionM6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/70-16
Total Price$37,095$32,165
Adjustments for Features0-660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,095$31,505
Total Invoice$35,602$29,571
Adjustments for Features0-607
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,602$28,964

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20122009
ModelGolf / GTIMariner
TrimRPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
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 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 
Total Value of Features$5,005$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-607

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,326 lb.3,549 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested42541%
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested32557%
Total Not Requested25043%

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