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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: $1,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelGolf / GTIMarinerMariner
TrimSELPremierHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,245 $24,765 $30,090
All-weather floor mats 235 55  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.   195  
Moon and Tune Package   795  
Navigation system   1,995  
Heating Package   295  
Amenities Package   590  
Premium Package     3,595
Sunroof     795
All-weather floor mats 185 47  
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.   166  
Moon and Tune Package   676  
Navigation system   1,696  
Heating Package   251  
Amenities Package   502  
Premium Package     3,056
Sunroof     676
Options (change) 235 3,925 4,390
Options (change) 185 3,338 3,732
Destination 850 725 725
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,000
Total Price $31,330 $29,415 $32,205

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,145
Model Year201820092009
ModelGolf / GTIMarinerMariner
TrimSELPremierHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4171hp I4153hp I4 H
TransmissionT6A6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9320, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$31,330$29,415$32,205
Adjustments for Features-3,3650-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,965$29,415$32,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,740

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year201820092009
ModelGolf / GTIMarinerMariner
TrimSELPremierHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,605$4,240$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,365$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-1110-46

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercury Mariner features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20182009
ModelGolf / GTIMariner
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in103.1 in
Length179.8 in175.2 in
Width70.8 in71.1 in
Height58.3 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,054 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mercury Mariner specs.

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

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested202575%
Total Not Requested67525%

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