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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: $24,335

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $4,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,329

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $3,891

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Model Year2011201820182018
ModelMarinerBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimPremierCoastSEDune
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,635 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $23,928 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Moon and Tune Elite Package 895      
Amenities Package 600      
Rearview camera 455      
3.0L V6 1,000      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130 130 130
Floor mats   235 235 235
Moon and Tune Elite Package 761      
Amenities Package 509      
Rearview camera 387      
3.0L V6 910      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100 100 100
Floor mats   185 185 185
Options (change) 2,950 365 365 365
Options (change) 2,567 285 285 285
Destination 725 850 850 850
Total Price $29,310 $24,335 $25,235 $28,005
Total Invoice $27,220 $23,329 $24,193 $26,854

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,340
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelMarinerBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimPremierCoastSEDune
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionA6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$29,310$24,335$25,235$28,005
Adjustments for Features-1,6700-575-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,640$24,335$24,660$27,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325$2,920
Total Invoice$27,220$23,329$24,193$26,854
Adjustments for Features-1,5510-551-719
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,669$23,329$23,642$26,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$313$2,806

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Features Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2011201820182018
ModelMarinerBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimPremierCoastSEDune
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0 $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information$25 $25 
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$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$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Total Value of Features$5,220$3,550$4,125$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,670$0$575$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5510-551-719

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Specifications Comparison: Mercury Mariner vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112018
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.3,012 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

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested32548%
Total Not Requested35052%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Dune

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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