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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: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $20,607

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $19,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMGSSE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $37,800 $43,200 $62,330 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $35,154 $40,176 $57,967 $16,381 $19,538
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Satellite radio 460        
Heated front seats 750     225  
Wood trim     0    
Sunroof       1,000  
iPod integration       199 199
Rear spoiler       479 479
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669    
Satellite radio 428        
Heated front seats 698     199  
Wood trim     0    
Sunroof       883  
iPod integration       176 176
Rear spoiler       310 310
Options (change) 1,930 720 720 1,903 678
Options (change) 1,795 669 669 1,568 486
Destination 905 905 905 650 650
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $40,635 $44,825 $65,655 $20,028 $21,853
Total Invoice $37,854 $41,750 $61,241 $18,599 $20,674

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,592
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,652
Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMGSSE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4302hp V6451hp V8150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT7T7T7M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8450, 12450, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$40,635$44,825$65,655$20,028$21,853
Adjustments for Features-6,015-6,415-7,1650-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,620$38,410$58,490$20,028$20,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,790$23,870$0$575
Total Invoice$37,854$41,750$61,241$18,599$20,674
Adjustments for Features-5,603-5,975-6,6830-1,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,251$35,775$54,558$18,599$19,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,524$22,307$0$892

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

Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMGSSE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
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  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration   $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
USB port$25$25$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  
Chronometer  $100  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$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 headrest height adjuster, driver 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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,715$8,115$8,865$1,700$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,015$6,415$7,165$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,603-5,975-6,6830-1,183

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

Model Year20132008
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
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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