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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: $28,425

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $3,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,263

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $4,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMariner
TrimGTIRPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,795 $34,795 $24,475
Base Invoice $23,803 $33,403 $22,807
Autobahn Package 6,200    
All-weather floor mats 235 235 75
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.     195
Moon and Tune Elite Package     695
Heating Package     295
Navigation system     1,995
Autobahn Package 5,952    
All-weather floor mats 185 185 57
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.     166
Moon and Tune Elite Package     591
Heating Package     251
Navigation system     1,696
Options (change) 6,435 1,955 3,255
Options (change) 6,137 1,836 2,761
Destination 795 795 695
Total Price $32,025 $37,545 $28,425
Total Invoice $30,735 $36,034 $26,263

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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: $3,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,828
Model Year201320132008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMariner
TrimGTIRPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4256hp I4200hp V6
TransmissionM6M6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
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$32,025$37,545$28,425
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,025$35,595$28,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,570$0
Total Invoice$30,735$36,034$26,263
Adjustments for Features0-1,872-356
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,735$34,162$25,907
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,427$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year201320132008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMariner
TrimGTIRPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0 $0
AWD $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 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals$75$75 
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,480$5,430$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,872-356

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20132008
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 Weight2,969 lb.3,327 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 GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
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 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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