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Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercury Mariner Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercury Mariner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,500

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $7,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,082

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $8,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelRoutanRoutanMariner
TrimSELSEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $37,890 $44,280 $25,635
Base Invoice $36,337 $42,465 $23,928
Moon and Tune Elite Package     895
Amenities Package     600
Navigation system     1,845
Remote start     345
Rearview camera     455
3.0L V6     1,000
Moon and Tune Elite Package     761
Amenities Package     509
Navigation system     1,569
Remote start     293
Rearview camera     387
3.0L V6     910
Options (change) 0 0 5,140
Options (change) 0 0 4,429
Destination 820 820 725
Total Price $38,710 $45,100 $31,500
Total Invoice $37,157 $43,285 $29,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,434
Model Year201220122011
ModelRoutanRoutanMariner
TrimSELSEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6283hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 9320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17235/70-16
Total Price$38,710$45,100$31,500
Adjustments for Features-4,835-8,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,875$36,565$31,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,690$0
Total Invoice$37,157$43,285$29,082
Adjustments for Features-4,641-8,1920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,516$35,093$29,082
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,577$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year201220122011
ModelRoutanRoutanMariner
TrimSELSEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Dual power sliding doors$800$800 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Sunshades, third row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Front side airbags  $350
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100 
Removable console$200$200 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Sliding center console$50$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog lights $125$125
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, third row seats$150$150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$8,640$12,340$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,835$8,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,641-8,1920

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20122011
ModelRoutanMariner
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in103.1 in
Length202.5 in175.2 in
Width76.9 in71.1 in
Height68.9 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

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