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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $16,027

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $14,996

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelCLACLANew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45SSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,050 $49,500 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $29,807 $46,035 $16,381 $19,538
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Heated front seats 580 580 225  
Rear spoiler 300 300 479 479
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480    
iPod integration     199 199
Sunroof     1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
Heated front seats 539 539 199  
Rear spoiler 279 279 310 310
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376    
iPod integration     176 176
Sunroof     883  
Options (change) 3,080 3,080 1,903 678
Options (change) 2,863 2,863 1,568 486
Destination 925 925 650 650
Total Price $36,055 $53,505 $20,028 $21,853
Total Invoice $33,595 $49,823 $18,599 $20,674

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,242
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,606
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelCLACLANew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45SSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4375hp I4150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionS7S7M5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$36,055$53,505$20,028$21,853
Adjustments for Features-5,785-9,9600-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,270$43,545$20,028$20,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,275$0$575
Total Invoice$33,595$49,823$18,599$20,674
Adjustments for Features-5,390-9,2750-1,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,205$40,548$18,599$19,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,343$0$892

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2016201620082008
ModelCLACLANew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45SSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Chronometer $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Trip computer$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat $150  
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,550$11,725$1,765$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,785$9,960$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,390-9,2750-1,183

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20162008
ModelCLANew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in98.7 in
Length182.3 in161.1 in
Width70.0 in67.9 in
Height56.6 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.127.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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