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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: $32,270

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $15,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,013

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $13,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassBeetle
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMGR-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $37,800 $43,200 $62,330 $31,450
Base Invoice $35,154 $40,176 $57,967 $30,193
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Satellite radio 460      
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Lane departure warning 850 850 850  
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  
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Satellite radio 428      
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Lane departure warning 791 791 791  
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  
Options (change) 9,260 8,050 8,890 0
Options (change) 8,614 7,488 8,269 0
Destination 905 905 905 820
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $47,965 $52,155 $73,825 $32,270
Total Invoice $44,673 $48,569 $68,841 $31,013

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,413
Model Year2013201320132016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassBeetle
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMGR-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4302hp V6451hp V8210hp 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$47,965$52,155$73,825$32,270
Adjustments for Features-4,560-4,960-5,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,405$47,195$68,215$32,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,790$24,810$0
Total Invoice$44,673$48,569$68,841$31,013
Adjustments for Features-4,247-4,619-5,2310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,426$43,950$63,610$31,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,524$23,184$0

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

Model Year2013201320132016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassBeetle
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMGR-Line SEL
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 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 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer  $100$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, configurable   $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$7,680$8,080$8,730$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,560$4,960$5,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,247-4,619-5,2310

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

Model Year20132016
ModelC-ClassBeetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in100.0 in
Length180.7 in168.4 in
Width69.7 in71.2 in
Height54.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,539 lb.3,013 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 camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested36528%
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 camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested36528%
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 camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested36528%
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%

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