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Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,429

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $5,481

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,052

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $4,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112006
ModelMarinerMarinerMarinerNew Beetle
TrimBasePremierHybrid2.5 / TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,565 $25,635 $30,115 $17,180
Base Invoice $22,044 $23,928 $28,004 $16,107
Cargo Package 295      
Sun and SYNC Package 995      
Leather Trim Package 1,255      
All-weather floor mats 75 75   99
Moon and Tune Elite Package   895    
Premium Package     3,950  
Sunroof     795  
Package 1       1,390
Package 2       1,755
Satellite radio       375
Cargo Package 251      
Sun and SYNC Package 845      
Leather Trim Package 1,068      
All-weather floor mats 64 64   64
Moon and Tune Elite Package   761    
Premium Package     3,358  
Sunroof     676  
Package 1       1,291
Package 2       1,629
Satellite radio       331
Options (change) 2,620 970 4,745 3,619
Options (change) 2,228 825 4,034 3,315
Destination 725 725 725 630
Total Price $26,910 $27,330 $35,585 $21,429
Total Invoice $24,997 $25,478 $32,763 $20,052

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,936
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,655
Model Year2011201120112006
ModelMarinerMarinerMarinerNew Beetle
TrimBasePremierHybrid2.5 / TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine171hp I4171hp I4153hp I4 H150hp I5
TransmissionA6A6CVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4320, 7320, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16225/45-17
Total Price$26,910$27,330$35,585$21,429
Adjustments for Features-2,465-2,965-4,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,445$24,365$31,305$21,429
Cost Above Minimum$80$0$6,940$0
Total Invoice$24,997$25,478$32,763$20,052
Adjustments for Features-2,290-2,764-3,9410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,707$22,714$28,822$20,052
Cost Above Minimum$0$7$6,115$0

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2011201120112006
ModelMarinerMarinerMarinerNew Beetle
TrimBasePremierHybrid2.5 / TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
CVT  $1000 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes   $150
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera  $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack $300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0 
Media drive  $15 
Navigation system  $600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Compass $0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Total Value of Features$3,780$4,280$5,595$1,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,465$2,965$4,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,290-2,764-3,9410

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20112006
ModelMarinerNew Beetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in98.7 in
Length175.2 in161.1 in
Width71.1 in67.9 in
Height67.7 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,342 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested113080%
Total Not Requested27520%
Leather Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested110069%
Total Not Requested50031%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested130042%
Total Not Requested176558%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%

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