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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: $19,615

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $16,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,623

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $15,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelCLACLANew Beetle
TrimCLA250AMG CLA452.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,700 $50,400 $17,915
Base Invoice $30,411 $46,872 $17,040
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Heated front seats 580 580  
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480  
Sunroof     1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Heated front seats 539 539  
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376  
Sunroof     883
Options (change) 2,780 2,780 1,000
Options (change) 2,584 2,584 883
Destination 995 995 700
Total Price $36,475 $54,175 $19,615
Total Invoice $33,990 $50,451 $18,623

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,928
Model Year201820182009
ModelCLACLANew Beetle
TrimCLA250AMG CLA452.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4375hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionS7S7M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$36,475$54,175$19,615
Adjustments for Features-6,910-10,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,565$43,340$19,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,775$0
Total Invoice$33,990$50,451$18,623
Adjustments for Features-6,439-10,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,551$40,361$18,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,810$0

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

Model Year201820182009
ModelCLACLANew Beetle
TrimCLA250AMG CLA452.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
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 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height 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$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$8,375$12,300$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,910$10,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,439-10,0900

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

Model Year20182009
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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