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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: $30,090

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $17,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,918

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $14,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassBeetleBeetle
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMGTurboR-Line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $37,800 $43,200 $62,330 $23,695 $30,135
Base Invoice $35,154 $40,176 $57,967 $22,747 $28,930
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Satellite radio 460        
Leather Package 1,750 1,750      
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Heated front seats 750        
Proximity key 650 650 650    
AMG Leather Package     2,590    
Wood trim     0    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package       5,600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0  
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Satellite radio 428        
Leather Package 1,628 1,628      
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669    
Heated front seats 698        
Proximity key 605 605 605    
AMG Leather Package     2,409    
Wood trim     0    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package       5,376  
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0  
Options (change) 8,410 7,200 8,040 5,600 0
Options (change) 7,823 6,697 7,478 5,376 0
Destination 905 905 905 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $47,115 $51,305 $72,975 $30,090 $30,930
Total Invoice $43,882 $47,778 $68,050 $28,918 $29,725

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,646
Model Year20132013201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassBeetleBeetle
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMGTurboR-Line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4302hp V6451hp V8200hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8450, 12450, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$47,115$51,305$72,975$30,090$30,930
Adjustments for Features-5,710-6,110-6,7600-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,405$45,195$66,215$30,090$30,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,790$24,810$0$590
Total Invoice$43,882$47,778$68,050$28,918$29,725
Adjustments for Features-5,318-5,690-6,3040-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,564$42,088$61,746$28,918$29,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,524$23,182$0$567

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

Model Year20132013201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassBeetleBeetle
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMGTurboR-Line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Second-row low console$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$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 $325
CD player   $125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50 $50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer  $100  
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$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$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
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  
Wood trim  $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,205$8,605$9,255$2,495$2,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,710$6,110$6,760$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,318-5,690-6,3040-240

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

Model Year20132013
ModelC-ClassBeetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in99.9 in
Length180.7 in168.4 in
Width69.7 in71.2 in
Height54.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,539 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.3 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.729.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested82563%
Total Not Requested49037%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested82563%
Total Not Requested49037%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested82563%
Total Not Requested49037%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested407584%
Total Not Requested75016%

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