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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: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $23,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $21,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassNew Beetle
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $17,915
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $17,040
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Heated front seats 580 580 580      
Satellite radio 460 460       375
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
Wood trim         0  
Sunroof           1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669  
Heated front seats 539 539 539      
Satellite radio 428 428       331
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
Wood trim         0  
Sunroof           883
Options (change) 3,240 3,240 2,780 2,200 2,200 1,375
Options (change) 3,012 3,012 2,584 2,045 2,045 1,214
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 700
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $43,115 $45,612 $54,505 $68,375 $76,375 $19,990
Total Invoice $40,161 $42,200 $50,753 $63,653 $71,093 $18,954

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,997
Model Year201620162016201620162009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassNew Beetle
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8150hp I5
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8590, 13590, 13?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19205/55-16
Total Price$43,115$45,612$54,505$68,375$76,375$19,990
Adjustments for Features-7,740-9,265-11,315-11,840-13,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,375$36,347$43,190$56,535$62,735$19,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$7,815$21,160$27,360$0
Total Invoice$40,161$42,200$50,753$63,653$71,093$18,954
Adjustments for Features-7,210-8,572-10,536-11,022-12,6970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,951$33,628$40,217$52,631$58,396$18,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$677$7,266$19,680$25,445$0

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

Model Year201620162016201620162009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassNew Beetle
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manual     $0
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100    
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key  $250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$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$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$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 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0    
6 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125 
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Boost gauge   $75$75 
Chronometer   $100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces    $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0 $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450$450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300 
Wood trim    $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,640$11,165$13,215$13,740$15,540$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,740$9,265$11,315$11,840$13,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,210-8,572-10,536-11,022-12,6970

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

Model Year20162009
ModelC-ClassNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.8 in98.7 in
Length184.5 in161.1 in
Width71.3 in67.9 in
Height56.8 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.627.2 ft3

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