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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $32,270 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL | |||||
| Difference: $20,670 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,013 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL | |||||
| Difference: $18,287 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Beetle |
| Trim | C300 | C450 AMG | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S | R-Line SEL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $38,950 | $50,800 | $65,250 | $73,250 | $31,450 |
| Base Invoice | $36,224 | $47,244 | $60,683 | $68,123 | $30,193 |
| Blind spot warning system | 550 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,690 | 2,690 | 2,690 | 2,690 | |
| Interior Package | 2,880 | ||||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,220 | 1,520 | |||
| Sport Package | 2,175 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Rear spoiler | 350 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | |
| designo Package | 3,620 | 3,090 | 550 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 512 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,502 | 2,502 | 2,502 | 2,502 | |
| Interior Package | 2,678 | ||||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,065 | 1,414 | |||
| Sport Package | 2,023 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |
| Rear spoiler | 326 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | |
| designo Package | 3,367 | 2,874 | 512 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 13,065 | 10,030 | 7,980 | 5,440 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 12,151 | 9,328 | 7,421 | 5,059 | 0 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 820 |
| Total Price | $52,940 | $61,755 | $74,155 | $79,615 | $32,270 |
| Total Invoice | $49,300 | $57,497 | $69,029 | $74,107 | $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: $14,085 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,155 | |||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Beetle |
| Trim | C300 | C450 AMG | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S | R-Line SEL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 362hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 503hp V8 | 210hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/35-19 | 235/40-19 |
| Total Price | $52,940 | $61,755 | $74,155 | $79,615 | $32,270 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,585 | -8,935 | -7,910 | -8,810 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,355 | $52,820 | $66,245 | $70,805 | $32,270 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,465 | $19,890 | $24,450 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $49,300 | $57,497 | $69,029 | $74,107 | $31,013 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,132 | -8,319 | -7,363 | -8,200 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,168 | $49,178 | $61,666 | $65,907 | $31,013 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,010 | $18,498 | $22,739 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Beetle |
| Trim | C300 | C450 AMG | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S | R-Line SEL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||
| Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) | $500 | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | $250 | |||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | ||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | ||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Suggestive steering | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $10,580 | $12,930 | $11,905 | $12,805 | $3,995 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,585 | $8,935 | $7,910 | $8,810 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,132 | -8,319 | -7,363 | -8,200 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | C-Class | Beetle |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 111.8 in | 100.0 in |
| Length | 184.5 in | 168.4 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 71.2 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,418 lb. | 3,013 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.3 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.1 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 49.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.2 in | 31.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.6 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.6 | 29.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 36% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 25% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 75% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 225/45HR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 425 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 62% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 32% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 100% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 21% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 55% |
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