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

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

Lowest Total Price: $21,829

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $21,286

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,328

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $19,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassNew Beetle
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG2.5 / TDI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $37,800 $43,200 $62,330 $17,180
Base Invoice $35,154 $40,176 $57,967 $16,107
Leather Package 1,750 1,750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Satellite radio 460     375
Heated front seats 750      
CD changer, in-dash 480 480 480  
Special order charge 250 250 250  
Wood trim   0 0  
AMG Leather Package     2,590  
Package 1       1,390
Package 2       1,755
CD changer, remote       499
Leather Package 1,628 1,628    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669  
Satellite radio 428     331
Heated front seats 698      
CD changer, in-dash 446 446 446  
Special order charge 250 250 250  
Wood trim   0 0  
AMG Leather Package     2,409  
Package 1       1,291
Package 2       1,629
CD changer, remote       340
Options (change) 4,410 3,200 4,040 4,019
Options (change) 4,119 2,993 3,774 3,591
Destination 905 905 905 630
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $43,115 $47,305 $68,975 $21,829
Total Invoice $40,178 $44,074 $64,346 $20,328

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,671
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,617
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassNew Beetle
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG2.5 / TDI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4302hp V6451hp V8150hp I5
TransmissionT7T7T7M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8450, 12450, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$43,115$47,305$68,975$21,829
Adjustments for Features-5,615-6,215-6,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,500$41,090$62,310$21,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,590$24,810$0
Total Invoice$40,178$44,074$64,346$20,328
Adjustments for Features-5,233-5,791-6,2180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,945$38,283$58,128$20,328
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,338$23,183$0

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

Model Year2013201320132006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassNew Beetle
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG2.5 / TDI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
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 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Chronometer  $100 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $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$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,390$7,990$8,440$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,615$6,215$6,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,233-5,791-6,2180

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

Model Year20132006
ModelC-ClassNew Beetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in98.7 in
Length180.7 in161.1 in
Width69.7 in67.9 in
Height54.8 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,539 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.3 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.7 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.727.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

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, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

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, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

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, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested140073%
Total Not Requested52527%

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