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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $14,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $13,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelCLACLABeetle
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,050 $49,500 $24,020
Base Invoice $29,807 $46,035 $23,058
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480  
Premium Package 2,400 2,400 2,500
Parktronic Package 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Blind spot warning system 550 550  
Xenon HID headlights 850    
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Floor mats     235
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306  
Premium Package 2,232 2,232 2,150
Parktronic Package 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279  
Blind spot warning system 512 512  
Xenon HID headlights 791    
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Floor mats     185
Options (change) 9,750 8,900 2,865
Options (change) 9,067 8,276 2,435
Destination 925 925 850
Total Price $42,725 $59,325 $27,735
Total Invoice $39,799 $55,236 $26,343

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,089
Model Year201620162018
ModelCLACLABeetle
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4375hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$42,725$59,325$27,735
Adjustments for Features-3,615-7,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,110$52,035$27,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,925$0
Total Invoice$39,799$55,236$26,343
Adjustments for Features-3,367-6,7880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,432$48,448$26,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,016$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201620162018
ModelCLACLABeetle
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
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 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
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 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$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$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 
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 
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$6,965$10,640$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,615$7,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,367-6,7880

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162018
ModelCLABeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in100.0 in
Length182.3 in168.4 in
Width70.0 in71.2 in
Height56.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,013 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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105083%
Total Not Requested21517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80051%
Total Not Requested77549%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105083%
Total Not Requested21517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80051%
Total Not Requested77549%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157563%
Total Not Requested92537%

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