Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,150

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $22,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,517

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $20,099

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassBeetle
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $51,200 $60,800 $73,500 $81,500 $28,040
Base Invoice $47,616 $56,544 $68,355 $75,795 $26,917
Smartphone integration 350 350 350 350  
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Satellite radio 460        
Wood trim       0  
Premium Package         2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         130
Floor mats         130
Wind blocker         500
Smartphone integration 326 326 326 326  
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Satellite radio 428        
Wood trim       0  
Premium Package         2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         100
Floor mats         100
Wind blocker         400
Options (change) 2,155 1,695 1,695 1,695 3,260
Options (change) 2,005 1,577 1,577 1,577 2,750
Destination 995 995 995 995 850
Total Price $54,350 $63,490 $76,190 $84,190 $32,150
Total Invoice $50,616 $59,116 $70,927 $78,367 $30,517

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mercedes-Benz C-Class dealer quotes or Volkswagen Beetle dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,215
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassBeetle
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8174hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 5?, 5400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18255/35-19235/45-18
Total Price$54,350$63,490$76,190$84,190$32,150
Adjustments for Features-4,170-7,545-6,245-7,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,180$55,945$69,945$76,595$32,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,765$19,765$26,415$0
Total Invoice$50,616$59,116$70,927$78,367$30,517
Adjustments for Features-3,884-7,025-5,814-7,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,732$52,091$65,113$71,297$30,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,359$18,381$24,565$0

Return to top

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

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassBeetle
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700   
FWD    $0
Accessories 
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 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100$100 
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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
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 
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 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Aux input    $50
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Mirrorlink support    $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
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 
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$100  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
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 
Metal pedals $75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$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 
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 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450$450  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Wood trim$300  $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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,065$11,440$10,140$11,490$3,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,170$7,545$6,245$7,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,884-7,025-5,814-7,0700

Return to top

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

Model Year20182018
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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested117547%
Total Not Requested132553%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans, Wagons, Coupes, and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Mercedes-Benz models.