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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: $36,270

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $31,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,773

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $27,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassBeetle
TrimAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SR-Line SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $60,400 $72,850 $80,850 $34,950
Base Invoice $56,172 $67,751 $75,191 $33,553
Premium 2 Package 3,650 3,650 3,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
AMG Leather Package   2,590    
Wood trim     0  
Wind blocker       500
Premium 2 Package 3,395 3,395 3,395  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
AMG Leather Package   2,409    
Wood trim     0  
Wind blocker       400
Options (change) 5,990 6,960 4,370 500
Options (change) 5,572 6,474 4,065 400
Destination 925 925 925 820
Total Price $67,315 $80,735 $86,145 $36,270
Total Invoice $62,669 $75,150 $80,181 $34,773

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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: $22,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,554
Model Year2017201720172016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassBeetle
TrimAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SR-Line SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T7M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/40-18255/35-19235/40-19
Total Price$67,315$80,735$86,145$36,270
Adjustments for Features-8,960-7,560-8,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,355$73,175$77,685$36,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,820$19,330$0
Total Invoice$62,669$75,150$80,181$34,773
Adjustments for Features-8,342-7,037-7,8740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,327$68,113$72,307$34,773
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,786$17,980$0

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

Model Year2017201720172016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassBeetle
TrimAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SR-Line SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75 
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 
Wind blocker   $300
Wind blocker, automatic$500$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$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 
Dual-mode exhaust $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input   $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Door sill trim plates   $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$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 headrest height adjuster, passenger 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,105$10,705$11,605$3,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,960$7,560$8,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,342-7,037-7,8740

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

Model Year20172016
ModelC-ClassBeetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase111.8 in100.0 in
Length184.5 in168.4 in
Width71.3 in71.2 in
Height55.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,837 lb.3,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume8.8 ft37.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Wind blocker, automatic200No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested87548%
Total Not Requested96552%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Wind blocker, automatic200No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested87550%
Total Not Requested86550%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Wind blocker, automatic200No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested87550%
Total Not Requested86550%

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