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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: $26,690

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $6,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,828

Mercury Mariner Luxury   
Difference: $7,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelMarinerMarinerBeetle
TrimLuxuryPremierR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,285 $25,035 $32,550
Base Invoice $21,700 $23,292 $31,249
Comfort Package 595    
Leather seating surfaces 795    
Side curtain airbags 595 595  
Moon and Tune Package 655    
Cargo cover 150 150  
Sunroof   895  
Obstacle detection, rear   255  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Comfort Package 536    
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Side curtain airbags 536 536  
Moon and Tune Package 589    
Cargo cover 136 136  
Sunroof   806  
Obstacle detection, rear   230  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Options (change) 2,790 1,895 130
Options (change) 2,513 1,708 100
Destination 615 615 820
Total Price $26,690 $27,545 $33,500
Total Invoice $24,828 $25,615 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,562
Model Year200620062017
ModelMarinerMarinerBeetle
TrimLuxuryPremierR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6200hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionA4A4S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG20/24 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/40-19
Total Price$26,690$27,545$33,500
Adjustments for Features0-250-3,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,690$27,295$29,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$605$0
Total Invoice$24,828$25,615$32,169
Adjustments for Features0-232-3,779
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,828$25,383$28,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$555$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200620062017
ModelMarinerMarinerBeetle
TrimLuxuryPremierR-Line SEL
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
Remote app  $25
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
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
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
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
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 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Outside temperature display  $50
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,100$3,350$7,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$3,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232-3,779

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See a complete comparison of Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062017
ModelMarinerBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.2 in100.0 in
Length174.9 in168.4 in
Width70.1 in71.2 in
Height68.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,104 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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See a complete comparison of Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Luxury

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested42567%
Total Not Requested20533%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Roof rack300No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

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