Mercury Mountaineer Mercury Mountaineer 2006 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2018

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $4,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelMountaineerMountaineerGolf / GTI
TrimLuxuryPremierSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,795 $33,300 $30,245
Security Group 795    
Heated front seats 395    
Satellite radio 0 0  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Sunroof 850 850  
Security Group 676    
Heated front seats 336    
Satellite radio 0 0  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Sunroof 723 723  
Options (change) 4,035 2,845 0
Options (change) 3,431 2,419 0
Destination 645 645 850
Total Price $35,475 $36,790 $31,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,368
Model Year200620062018
ModelMountaineerMountaineerGolf / GTI
TrimLuxuryPremierSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6292hp V8170hp I4
TransmissionA5A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/45-17
Total Price$35,475$36,790$31,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-2,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,475$35,490$29,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$15$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620062018
ModelMountaineerMountaineerGolf / GTI
TrimLuxuryPremierSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $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
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
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
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75 $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding third row seats $600 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,000$6,300$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$2,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,180-57

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mountaineer vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062018
ModelMountaineerGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in103.5 in
Length193.5 in179.8 in
Width73.5 in70.8 in
Height72.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,462 lb.3,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.8 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mountaineer Luxury

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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