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

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Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,015

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic   
Difference: $10,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,207

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic   
Difference: $9,386

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelGrand MarquisBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimLS1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-Line
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,935 $20,695 $20,195 $25,330 $25,450
Base Invoice $28,200 $19,867 $19,387 $24,317 $24,433
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300        
Heated front seats 295        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 261        
Heated front seats 257        
Options (change) 595 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 518 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 820 820 820 820
Total Price $31,405 $21,515 $21,015 $26,150 $26,270
Total Invoice $29,593 $20,687 $20,207 $25,137 $25,253

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,836
Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelGrand MarquisBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimLS1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-Line
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine224hp V8170hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$31,405$21,515$21,015$26,150$26,270
Adjustments for Features-1,6650-2,100-1,150-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,740$21,515$18,915$25,000$25,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$0$6,085$6,680
Total Invoice$29,593$20,687$20,207$25,137$25,253
Adjustments for Features-1,5690-2,019-1,105-649
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,024$20,687$18,188$24,032$24,604
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,499$0$5,844$6,416

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Features Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelGrand MarquisBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimLS1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-Line
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power rear side windows$200    
Proximity key   $250 
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera   $200 
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200    
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler  $200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325 
CD player$125$125$125 $125
HD radio   $50 
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system  $600  
Satellite radio  $200$200 
SD Card slot   $25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    
Automatic headlights$125    
Boost gauge   $75$75
Compass$0    
Cornering lights$50   $50
Fog lights$125   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals    $75
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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Whitewall tires$0    
Total Value of Features$4,600$2,935$5,035$4,085$3,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,665$0$2,100$1,150$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5690-2,019-1,105-649

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Grand Marquis vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112015
ModelGrand MarquisBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.6 in100.0 in
Length212.0 in168.4 in
Width78.3 in71.2 in
Height58.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,136 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.629.9 ft3

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