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Cadillac ELR vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac ELR vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,370

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $25,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $23,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelELRBeetle
TrimBaseR-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $65,000 $32,550
Base Invoice $62,075 $31,249
CD player, remote 250  
CD player, remote 220  
Options (change) 250 0
Options (change) 220 0
Destination 995 820
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $58,745 $33,370
Total Invoice $55,790 $32,069

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac ELR vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,098
Model Year20162017
ModelELRBeetle
TrimBaseR-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine233hp E+210hp I4
TransmissionCVTS6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)83/87 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20235/40-19
Total Price$58,745$33,370
Adjustments for Features-3,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,930$33,370
Total Invoice$55,790$32,069
Adjustments for Features-3,6230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,167$32,069

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Features Comparison: Cadillac ELR vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162017
ModelELRBeetle
TrimBaseR-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
17 kWh battery pack$0 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regeneration paddles$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,125$5,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6230

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac ELR vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162017
ModelELRBeetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.1 in100.0 in
Length186.0 in168.4 in
Width72.7 in71.2 in
Height55.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,065 lb.3,104 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.9 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.529.9 ft3

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