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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: $29,770

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $1,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,430

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $2,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelMarinerBeetle
TrimPremierTurbo
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,765 $23,695
Base Invoice $23,006 $22,747
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 195  
Heating Package 295  
Moon and Tune Package 795  
Navigation system 1,995  
3.0L V6 1,000  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,600
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg. 166  
Heating Package 251  
Moon and Tune Package 676  
Navigation system 1,696  
3.0L V6 910  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,376
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 4,280 6,700
Options (change) 3,699 6,432
Destination 725 795
Total Price $29,770 $31,190
Total Invoice $27,430 $29,974

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,595
Model Year20092013
ModelMarinerBeetle
TrimPremierTurbo
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/40-19
Total Price$29,770$31,190
Adjustments for Features-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,715$31,190
Total Invoice$27,430$29,974
Adjustments for Features-510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,379$29,974

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092013
ModelMarinerBeetle
TrimPremierTurbo
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,965$3,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$55$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-510

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092013
ModelMarinerBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in99.9 in
Length175.2 in168.4 in
Width71.1 in71.2 in
Height67.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,089 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 Premier

Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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%
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested280058%
Total Not Requested202542%

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