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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: $31,790

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $480

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,579

Mercury Mariner Hybrid   
Difference: $971

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMariner
TrimGTIRHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,795 $34,795 $29,225
Base Invoice $23,803 $33,403 $27,190
Autobahn Package 6,200    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720  
Premium Package     3,795
Sunroof     585
Autobahn Package 5,952    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651  
Premium Package     3,226
Sunroof     498
Options (change) 6,200 1,720 4,380
Options (change) 5,952 1,651 3,724
Destination 795 795 615
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,950
Total Price $31,790 $37,310 $32,270
Total Invoice $30,550 $35,849 $29,579

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,034
Model Year201320132006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMariner
TrimGTIRHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4256hp I4133hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/70-16
Total Price$31,790$37,310$32,270
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-1,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,790$35,360$31,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,570$0
Total Invoice$30,550$35,849$29,579
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-1,063
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,550$33,975$28,516
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,425$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year201320132006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMariner
TrimGTIRHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, remote  $200
iPod integration$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,465$5,415$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$1,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-1,063

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20132006
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 Weight2,969 lb.3,259 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 system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rollover sensor50No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Trip computer150Yes
Total Requested265083%
Total Not Requested55017%

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