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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: $30,790

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $20,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $17,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassBeetleBeetle
TrimC300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $38,950 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $36,224 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $23,995 $28,795
Blind spot warning system 550          
Garmin Map Pilot 600 600 600 600    
Sport Package 2,175          
Interior Package 2,880          
Premium 2 Package 2,220 1,520        
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    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package         5,300  
Blind spot warning system 512          
Garmin Map Pilot 558 558 558 558    
Sport Package 2,023          
Interior Package 2,678          
Premium 2 Package 2,065 1,414        
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    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package         5,088  
Options (change) 10,975 7,940 5,890 3,350 5,300 0
Options (change) 10,207 7,384 5,477 3,115 5,088 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 820 795
Total Price $50,850 $59,665 $72,065 $77,525 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $47,356 $55,553 $67,085 $72,163 $29,903 $29,590

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,840
Model Year201620162016201620142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassBeetleBeetle
TrimC300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$50,850$59,665$72,065$77,525$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-7,695-10,045-9,020-9,9200-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,155$49,620$63,045$67,605$31,115$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,465$19,890$24,450$575$0
Total Invoice$47,356$55,553$67,085$72,163$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features-7,166-9,353-8,397-9,2340-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,190$46,200$58,688$62,929$29,903$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,010$18,498$22,739$553$0

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

Model Year201620162016201620142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassBeetleBeetle
TrimC300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual    $150$150
RWD$0 $0$0  
AWD $1700    
FWD    $0$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$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$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
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  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75
Console with shifter    $150$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$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$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50 $50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration    $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Boost gauge  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
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$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500$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$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$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$11,540$13,890$12,865$13,765$3,845$4,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,695$10,045$9,020$9,920$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,166-9,353-8,397-9,2340-240

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

Model Year20162014
ModelC-ClassBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.8 in100.0 in
Length184.5 in168.4 in
Width71.3 in71.2 in
Height56.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.2,988 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.629.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested42538%
Total Not Requested70062%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested135061%
Total Not Requested85039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested367579%
Total Not Requested95021%

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