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Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,350

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $12,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,230

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $11,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelGrand MarquisNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimLSSSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,270 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $27,413 $16,381 $19,538
Heated front seats 295 225  
Heated front seats 257 199  
Options (change) 295 225 0
Options (change) 257 199 0
Destination 875 650 650
Total Price $30,440 $18,350 $21,175
Total Invoice $28,545 $17,230 $20,188

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,680
Model Year200920082008
ModelGrand MarquisNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimLSSSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine224hp V8150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionA4M5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$30,440$18,350$21,175
Adjustments for Features-2,8100-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,630$18,350$19,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700
Total Invoice$28,545$17,230$20,188
Adjustments for Features-2,6350-2,026
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,910$17,230$18,162
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$932

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Features Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year200920082008
ModelGrand MarquisNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimLSSSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power rear side windows$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Stability control $400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125  
Tachometer $75$75
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Whitewall tires$0  
Total Value of Features$4,525$1,715$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,810$0$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6350-2,026

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Volkswagen New Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20092008
ModelGrand MarquisNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.6 in98.7 in
Length212.0 in161.1 in
Width78.3 in67.9 in
Height58.3 in59.0 in
Curb Weight4,136 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.6 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		20.627.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Volkswagen New Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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