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

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $13,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $11,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelCLACLABeetle
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,050 $49,500 $23,395
Base Invoice $29,807 $46,035 $22,459
Interior Package 1,650 1,650  
Premium Package 2,400 2,400  
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480  
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480  
Xenon HID headlights 850   1,000
Sport suspension (upgrade) 100   0
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Navigation Package     1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,000
Interior Package 1,535 1,535  
Premium Package 2,232 2,232  
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306  
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376  
Xenon HID headlights 791   860
Sport suspension (upgrade) 93   0
Rear spoiler 279 279  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Navigation Package     1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package     2,880
Options (change) 9,980 9,030 5,600
Options (change) 9,281 8,397 5,276
Destination 925 925 770
Total Price $42,955 $59,455 $29,765
Total Invoice $40,013 $55,357 $28,505

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,413
Model Year201620162012
ModelCLACLABeetle
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4375hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionS7S7M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$42,955$59,455$29,765
Adjustments for Features-5,470-8,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,485$50,560$29,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,075$0
Total Invoice$40,013$55,357$28,505
Adjustments for Features-5,095-8,2820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,918$47,075$28,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,157$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201620162012
ModelCLACLABeetle
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $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 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter $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
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $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
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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$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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,030$11,455$2,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,470$8,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,095-8,2820

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162012
ModelCLABeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in99.9 in
Length182.3 in168.4 in
Width70.0 in71.2 in
Height56.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.129.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90074%
Total Not Requested31526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65041%
Total Not Requested92559%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested62549%
Total Not Requested64051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65041%
Total Not Requested92559%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested62549%
Total Not Requested64051%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested157572%
Total Not Requested60028%

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