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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: $32,525

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $5,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,058

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $5,976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelGolf / GTIMariner
TrimRPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $34,795 $25,635
Base Invoice $33,403 $23,928
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,720  
All-weather floor mats 235 75
Moon and Tune Elite Package   895
Amenities Package   600
Navigation system   1,845
3.0L V6   1,000
AWD   1,750
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,651  
All-weather floor mats 185 64
Moon and Tune Elite Package   761
Amenities Package   509
Navigation system   1,569
3.0L V6   910
AWD   1,592
Options (change) 1,955 6,165
Options (change) 1,836 5,405
Destination 795 725
Total Price $37,545 $32,525
Total Invoice $36,034 $30,058

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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: $5,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,581
Model Year20132011
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$37,545$32,525
Adjustments for Features0-655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,545$31,870
Total Invoice$36,034$30,058
Adjustments for Features0-605
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,034$29,453

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20132011
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 
Universal garage door opener $100
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
Safety key $5
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information $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
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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$4,880$5,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-605

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20132011
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
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested32548%
Total Not Requested35052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

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