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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $17,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $15,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassBeetle
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMGTurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $37,800 $43,200 $62,330 $23,395
Base Invoice $35,154 $40,176 $57,967 $22,459
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Satellite radio 460      
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750    
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 and Sound Package       3,000
Navigation Package       1,600
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0
Xenon HID headlights       1,000
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Satellite radio 428      
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628    
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 and Sound Package       2,880
Navigation Package       1,536
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0
Xenon HID headlights       860
Options (change) 8,410 7,200 8,040 5,600
Options (change) 7,823 6,697 7,478 5,276
Destination 905 905 905 770
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $47,115 $51,305 $72,975 $29,765
Total Invoice $43,882 $47,778 $68,050 $28,505

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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: $11,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,059
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassBeetle
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMGTurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4302hp V6451hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8450, 12450, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$47,115$51,305$72,975$29,765
Adjustments for Features-5,710-6,110-6,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,405$45,195$66,215$29,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,790$24,810$0
Total Invoice$43,882$47,778$68,050$28,505
Adjustments for Features-5,318-5,690-6,3040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,564$42,088$61,746$28,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,524$23,182$0

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

Model Year2013201320132012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassBeetle
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMGTurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual   $150
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 
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
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
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
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $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
Chronometer  $100 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar 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 
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
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,710$6,110$6,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,318-5,690-6,3040

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

Model Year20132012
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-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested69052%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested69052%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested69052%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested157572%
Total Not Requested60028%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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