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Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,095

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $3,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,292

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $4,409

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelMarinerMarinerBeetle
TrimLuxuryPremierTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,285 $25,035 $23,395
Base Invoice $21,700 $23,292 $22,459
Leather seating surfaces 795    
Side curtain airbags 595 595  
Cargo cover 150 150  
Moon and Tune Package 655    
Sunroof   895  
Navigation Package     1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,000
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Side curtain airbags 536 536  
Cargo cover 136 136  
Moon and Tune Package 589    
Sunroof   806  
Navigation Package     1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package     2,880
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 2,195 1,640 5,700
Options (change) 1,977 1,478 5,472
Destination 615 615 770
Total Price $26,095 $27,290 $29,865
Total Invoice $24,292 $25,385 $28,701

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,001
Model Year200620062012
ModelMarinerMarinerBeetle
TrimLuxuryPremierTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6200hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA4A4S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG20/24 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/45-18
Total Price$26,095$27,290$29,865
Adjustments for Features0-530-1,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,095$26,760$28,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$665$0
Total Invoice$24,292$25,385$28,701
Adjustments for Features0-493-1,408
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,292$24,892$27,293
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200620062012
ModelMarinerMarinerBeetle
TrimLuxuryPremierTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass $0 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,020$3,550$4,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$530$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-493-1,408

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062012
ModelMarinerBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.2 in99.9 in
Length174.9 in168.4 in
Width70.1 in71.2 in
Height68.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Luxury

Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Roof rack300No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested97545%
Total Not Requested120055%

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