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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: $27,735 Volkswagen Beetle SE | ||||||
| Difference: $20,180 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343 Volkswagen Beetle SE | ||||||
| Difference: $18,283 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Beetle |
| Trim | C300 | C350e | C450 AMG | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S | SE |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $38,950 | $45,490 | $50,800 | $65,250 | $73,250 | $24,020 |
| Base Invoice | $36,224 | $42,306 | $47,244 | $60,683 | $68,123 | $23,058 |
| Premium 1 Package | 700 | 700 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 550 | 550 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,690 | 2,690 | 2,690 | 2,690 | 2,690 | |
| Parktronic Package | 970 | 970 | 970 | 970 | 970 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Rear spoiler | 350 | 350 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 580 | 580 | 580 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,500 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 130 | |||||
| Floor mats | 235 | |||||
| Premium 1 Package | 651 | 651 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 512 | 512 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,502 | 2,502 | 2,502 | 2,502 | 2,502 | |
| Parktronic Package | 902 | 902 | 902 | 902 | 902 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |
| Rear spoiler | 326 | 326 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 539 | 539 | 539 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,150 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 100 | |||||
| Floor mats | 185 | |||||
| Options (change) | 8,040 | 8,040 | 6,440 | 5,860 | 5,860 | 2,865 |
| Options (change) | 7,477 | 7,477 | 5,988 | 5,449 | 5,449 | 2,435 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 850 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | -4,043 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $47,915 | $50,412 | $58,165 | $72,035 | $80,035 | $27,735 |
| Total Invoice | $44,626 | $46,665 | $54,157 | $67,057 | $74,497 | $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: $16,110 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,492 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Beetle |
| Trim | C300 | C350e | C450 AMG | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S | SE |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 208hp I4 PiH | 362hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 503hp V8 | 174hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/35-19 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $47,915 | $50,412 | $58,165 | $72,035 | $80,035 | $27,735 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,070 | -5,595 | -6,995 | -7,520 | -9,320 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $43,845 | $44,817 | $51,170 | $64,515 | $70,715 | $27,735 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $972 | $7,325 | $20,670 | $26,870 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $44,626 | $46,665 | $54,157 | $67,057 | $74,497 | $26,343 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,791 | -5,179 | -6,513 | -7,000 | -8,675 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $40,835 | $41,486 | $47,644 | $60,057 | $65,822 | $26,343 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $651 | $6,809 | $19,222 | $24,987 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Beetle |
| Trim | C300 | C350e | C450 AMG | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S | SE |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Eco accelerator | $100 | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| 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 | |
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | |||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||||
| 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 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | |||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |||||
| 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 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $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 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | |||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||||
| 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 | $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 | |||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual lumbar 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 | $8,555 | $10,080 | $11,480 | $12,005 | $13,805 | $4,485 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,070 | $5,595 | $6,995 | $7,520 | $9,320 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,791 | -5,179 | -6,513 | -7,000 | -8,675 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2016 | 2018 |
| 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
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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% |
| Parktronic Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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% |
| Parktronic Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG
| 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% |
| Parktronic Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
| 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% |
| Parktronic Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
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% |
| Parktronic Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 235/45HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1575 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 37% |
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