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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercury Mountaineer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercury Mountaineer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,220

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,973

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,393

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132008
ModelPassatPassatPassatMountaineer
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,425 $32,915 $33,525 $29,305
Base Invoice $29,178 $31,564 $32,151 $27,377
Moon and Tune Elite Package       895
Heated front seats       495
Remote start       385
Navigation system       1,995
Moon and Tune Elite Package       761
Heated front seats       421
Remote start       326
Navigation system       1,696
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,770
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,204
Destination 795 795 795 785
Total Price $31,220 $33,710 $34,320 $33,860
Total Invoice $29,973 $32,359 $32,946 $31,366

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $110
Model Year2013201320132008
ModelPassatPassatPassatMountaineer
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6S6S6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/65-18
Total Price$31,220$33,710$34,320$33,860
Adjustments for Features00-100-1,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,220$33,710$34,220$32,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,490$3,000$0
Total Invoice$29,973$32,359$32,946$31,366
Adjustments for Features00-96-1,283
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,973$32,359$32,850$30,083
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,386$2,877$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year2013201320132008
ModelPassatPassatPassatMountaineer
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch   $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear bumper protector   $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats   $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,480$3,480$3,580$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$1,385
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-1,283

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mercury Mountaineer

Model Year20132008
ModelPassatMountaineer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in113.7 in
Length191.6 in193.5 in
Width72.2 in73.5 in
Height58.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.982.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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