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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: $2,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,430

Mercury Mariner Premier   
Difference: $3,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
ModelMarinerBeetleBeetle
TrimPremierR-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,765 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $23,006 $23,995 $28,795
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   5,300  
6-speed automated manual   1,100 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   5,088  
6-speed automated manual   1,056 1,056
Options (change) 4,280 6,400 1,100
Options (change) 3,699 6,144 1,056
Destination 725 820 795
Total Price $29,770 $32,215 $31,890
Total Invoice $27,430 $30,959 $30,646

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Mariner Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,812
Model Year200920142014
ModelMarinerBeetleBeetle
TrimPremierR-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionA6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG24/30 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$29,770$32,215$31,890
Adjustments for Features0-170-420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,770$32,045$31,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$27,430$30,959$30,646
Adjustments for Features0-163-404
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,430$30,796$30,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$554$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200920142014
ModelMarinerBeetleBeetle
TrimPremierR-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$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$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
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$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$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$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,965$4,135$4,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$170$420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-163-404

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092014
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 Weight3,385 lb.3,104 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 R-Line

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
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested280061%
Total Not Requested182539%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle GSR

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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