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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercury Mariner Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercury Mariner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,950

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $3,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,709

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $4,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelPassatPassatMariner
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $24,475
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $22,807
All-weather floor mats 235 235 75
Moon and Tune Elite Package     695
Navigation system     1,995
Heating Package     295
Interior ambient lighting     295
Remote start     425
All-weather floor mats 185 185 57
Moon and Tune Elite Package     591
Navigation system     1,696
Heating Package     251
Interior ambient lighting     251
Remote start     361
Options (change) 235 235 3,780
Options (change) 185 185 3,207
Destination 850 850 695
Total Price $32,735 $35,735 $28,950
Total Invoice $31,388 $34,265 $26,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $753
Model Year201820182008
ModelPassatPassatMariner
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine174hp I4280hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionT6S6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/70-16
Total Price$32,735$35,735$28,950
Adjustments for Features-5,665-5,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,070$29,920$28,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0
Total Invoice$31,388$34,265$26,709
Adjustments for Features-5,432-5,5760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,956$28,689$26,709
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year201820182008
ModelPassatPassatMariner
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Compass  $0
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$8,605$8,755$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,665$5,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,432-5,5760

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20182008
ModelPassatMariner
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in103.1 in
Length191.6 in175.2 in
Width72.2 in71.1 in
Height58.5 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.3,327 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.966.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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