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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: $30,790

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $11,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $10,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassBeetleBeetle
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,600 $39,750 $57,350 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $31,248 $36,968 $53,336 $23,995 $28,795
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650      
Satellite radio 450        
Leather seating surfaces 1,590 1,590      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Heated front seats 740        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650    
Proximity key 1,130 1,130 1,130    
Rear spoiler 300        
Premium 2 Package   1,400 1,400    
iPod integration     375    
Wood trim     0    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package       5,300  
Multimedia Package 2,464 2,464      
Satellite radio 418        
Leather seating surfaces 1,479 1,479      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Heated front seats 688        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604    
Proximity key 1,051 1,051 1,051    
Rear spoiler 279        
Premium 2 Package   1,302 1,302    
iPod integration     349    
Wood trim     0    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package       5,088  
Options (change) 8,230 8,140 4,275 5,300 0
Options (change) 7,653 7,570 3,976 5,088 0
Destination 875 875 875 820 795
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $42,705 $48,765 $64,600 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $39,776 $45,413 $60,287 $29,903 $29,590

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,322
Model Year20102010201020142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassBeetleBeetle
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$42,705$48,765$64,600$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-1,185-4,585-2,8950-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,520$44,180$61,705$31,115$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,660$20,185$575$0
Total Invoice$39,776$45,413$60,287$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features-1,104-4,270-2,7020-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,672$41,143$57,585$29,903$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,471$18,913$553$0

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

Model Year20102010201020142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassBeetleBeetle
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350  
Universal garage door opener $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Rear seat pass-through $100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Intermittent wipers$0    
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  $325
CD player  $125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio    $50
Media drive$15$15   
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
SD Card slot$25$25 $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer  $100  
Compass $0$0  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers $50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250$250
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood trim $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,980$8,380$6,690$3,795$4,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,185$4,585$2,895$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,104-4,270-2,7020-240

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

Model Year20102014
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.2,988 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested92587%
Total Not Requested14013%

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

Premium 2 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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested92587%
Total Not Requested14013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested50044%
Total Not Requested62556%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested382583%
Total Not Requested80017%

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