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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mercury Grand Marquis Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mercury Grand Marquis Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,425

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $11,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,303

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $11,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleGrand Marquis
TrimSSELS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $29,935
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $28,200
Heated front seats 225   295
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075    
Heated front seats 199   257
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,073    
Options (change) 1,300 0 295
Options (change) 1,272 0 257
Destination 650 650 875
Total Price $19,425 $21,175 $31,105
Total Invoice $18,303 $20,188 $29,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,416
Model Year200820082011
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleGrand Marquis
TrimSSELS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5150hp I5224hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/60-17
Total Price$19,425$21,175$31,105
Adjustments for Features0-1,025-1,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,425$20,150$29,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$0
Total Invoice$18,303$20,188$29,332
Adjustments for Features0-977-1,613
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,303$19,211$27,719
Cost Above Minimum$0$908$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year200820082011
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleGrand Marquis
TrimSSELS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Stability control$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights  $125
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Whitewall tires  $0
Total Value of Features$2,815$3,840$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,025$1,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-977-1,613

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year20082011
ModelNew BeetleGrand Marquis
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in114.6 in
Length161.1 in212.0 in
Width67.9 in78.3 in
Height59.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.4,135 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in60.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in60.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft320.6 ft3

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