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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: $22,170

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SE   
Difference: $2,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,317

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SE   
Difference: $1,676

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelMarinerMarinerBeetle
TrimBasePremier1.8T SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,540 $24,475 $21,350
Base Invoice $20,136 $22,807 $20,497
Amenities Package 595    
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 195 195  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Roof rack 175 175  
Interior ambient lighting 295 295  
3.0L V6 1,015    
Heating Package   295  
Amenities Package 506    
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 166 166  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Roof rack 149 149  
Interior ambient lighting 251 251  
3.0L V6 924    
Heating Package   251  
Options (change) 2,470 1,155 0
Options (change) 2,162 983 0
Destination 695 695 820
Total Price $24,705 $26,325 $22,170
Total Invoice $22,993 $24,485 $21,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $722
Model Year200820082016
ModelMarinerMarinerBeetle
TrimBasePremier1.8T SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6200hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4320, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16215/55-17
Total Price$24,705$26,325$22,170
Adjustments for Features-255-2,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,450$23,695$22,170
Cost Above Minimum$755$0$0
Total Invoice$22,993$24,485$21,317
Adjustments for Features-237-2,4460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,756$22,039$21,317
Cost Above Minimum$717$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200820082016
ModelMarinerMarinerBeetle
TrimBasePremier1.8T SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
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
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$3,090$5,465$2,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$255$2,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-237-2,4460

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082016
ModelMarinerBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in100.0 in
Length175.2 in168.4 in
Width71.1 in71.2 in
Height67.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,383 lb.2,948 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 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
29.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner

Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested47582%
Total Not Requested10518%
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

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