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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,195

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $6,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,941

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $4,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassBeetle
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,600 $36,900 $53,800 $25,450
Base Invoice $29,388 $34,317 $50,034 $24,433
Premium II Package 2,750 1,350 1,080  
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710  
iPod integration 375 375 375  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650  
Wood trim     0  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package       5,925
Premium II Package 2,558 1,256 1,004  
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660  
iPod integration 349 349 349  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604  
Wood trim     0  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package       5,688
Options (change) 6,035 4,635 2,815 5,925
Options (change) 5,613 4,311 2,617 5,688
Destination 825 825 875 820
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $38,460 $42,360 $59,190 $32,195
Total Invoice $35,826 $39,453 $55,226 $30,941

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,935
Model Year2008200820082015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassBeetle
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$38,460$42,360$59,190$32,195
Adjustments for Features-1,020-2,470-2,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,440$39,890$56,420$32,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$18,980$0
Total Invoice$35,826$39,453$55,226$30,941
Adjustments for Features-950-2,300-2,5840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,876$37,153$52,642$30,941
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,277$17,766$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2008200820082015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassBeetle
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Rearview camera   $200
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Navigation system   $600
SD Card slot   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,340$4,790$5,090$2,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,020$2,470$2,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-950-2,300-2,5840

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082015
ModelC-ClassBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in100.0 in
Length182.3 in168.4 in
Width69.7 in71.2 in
Height56.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.429.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested120053%
Total Not Requested107547%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50061%
Total Not Requested32539%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested275054%
Total Not Requested237546%

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