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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercury Grand Marquis Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercury Grand Marquis Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,220

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $300

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,533

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132008
ModelPassatPassatPassatGrand Marquis
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,425 $32,915 $33,525 $28,325
Base Invoice $29,178 $31,564 $32,151 $26,639
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       300
Travel Package       305
Heated front seats       295
Front side airbags       395
Sunroof       1,025
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       261
Travel Package       265
Heated front seats       257
Front side airbags       344
Sunroof       892
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,320
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,019
Destination 795 795 795 875
Total Price $31,220 $33,710 $34,320 $31,520
Total Invoice $29,973 $32,359 $32,946 $29,533

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,333
Model Year2013201320132008
ModelPassatPassatPassatGrand Marquis
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6224hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18225/60-17
Total Price$31,220$33,710$34,320$31,520
Adjustments for Features-3,930-3,930-4,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,290$29,780$30,290$31,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,490$3,000$0
Total Invoice$29,973$32,359$32,946$29,533
Adjustments for Features-3,773-3,772-3,8690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,200$28,587$29,077$29,533
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,387$2,877$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year2013201320132008
ModelPassatPassatPassatGrand Marquis
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Whitewall tires   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,580$5,580$5,680$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,930$3,930$4,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,773-3,772-3,8690

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year20132008
ModelPassatGrand Marquis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in114.6 in
Length191.6 in212.0 in
Width72.2 in78.3 in
Height58.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.4,136 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in60.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in60.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft320.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Grand Marquis LS

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Travel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%

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