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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $19,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $17,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassBeetle
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMGSE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $37,800 $43,200 $62,330 $24,020
Base Invoice $35,154 $40,176 $57,967 $23,058
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Satellite radio 460      
Lane departure warning 850 850 850  
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Heated front seats 750      
Wood trim     0  
Premium Package       2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Floor mats       235
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Satellite radio 428      
Lane departure warning 791 791 791  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669  
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Heated front seats 698      
Wood trim     0  
Premium Package       2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Floor mats       185
Options (change) 8,480 7,270 7,270 2,865
Options (change) 7,888 6,762 6,762 2,435
Destination 905 905 905 850
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $47,185 $51,375 $72,205 $27,735
Total Invoice $43,947 $47,843 $67,334 $26,343

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,372
Model Year2013201320132018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassBeetle
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMGSE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4302hp V6451hp V8174hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8450, 12450, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$47,185$51,375$72,205$27,735
Adjustments for Features-3,470-3,870-4,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,715$47,505$67,585$27,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,790$23,870$0
Total Invoice$43,947$47,843$67,334$26,343
Adjustments for Features-3,232-3,604-4,3080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,715$44,239$63,026$26,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,524$22,311$0

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

Model Year2013201320132018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassBeetle
TrimC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMGSE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
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
Cargo mat   $40
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$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 
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 
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$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$7,180$7,580$8,330$3,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,470$3,870$4,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,232-3,604-4,3080

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

Model Year20132018
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%

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%

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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested157563%
Total Not Requested92537%

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