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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: $29,415

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $985

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,069

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $2,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520092009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMarinerMariner
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELPremierHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,345 $30,345 $24,765 $30,090
Base Invoice $28,171 $29,131 $23,006 $27,852
All-weather floor mats 235 235 55  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.     195  
Moon and Tune Package     795  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Heating Package     295  
Amenities Package     590  
Sunroof       795
All-weather floor mats 185 185 47  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.     166  
Moon and Tune Package     676  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Heating Package     251  
Amenities Package     502  
Sunroof       676
Options (change) 235 235 3,925 2,790
Options (change) 185 185 3,338 2,372
Destination 820 820 725 725
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -3,000
Total Price $30,400 $31,400 $29,415 $30,605
Total Invoice $29,176 $30,136 $27,069 $27,949

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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: $295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,381
Model Year2015201520092009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMarinerMariner
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELPremierHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D171hp I4153hp I4 H
TransmissionT6M6A6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9320, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$30,400$31,400$29,415$30,605
Adjustments for Features-2,290-1,240-1,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,110$30,160$27,815$30,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$0$2,790
Total Invoice$29,176$30,136$27,069$27,949
Adjustments for Features-2,198-1,190-1,4720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,978$28,946$25,597$27,949
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,968$0$2,352

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year2015201520092009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMarinerMariner
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELPremierHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed automatic  $1000 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rack  $300 
Roof rails$250$250 $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,380$5,330$5,690$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,290$1,240$1,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,198-1,190-1,4720

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20152009
ModelGolf / GTIMariner
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in103.1 in
Length179.6 in175.2 in
Width70.8 in71.1 in
Height58.3 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.3,342 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67566%
Total Not Requested35034%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67564%
Total Not Requested37536%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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