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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: $30,790

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $10,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $8,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820142014
ModelCLACLABeetleBeetle
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45R-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,700 $50,400 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $30,411 $46,872 $23,995 $28,795
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625    
Interior Package 1,650      
Premium Package 1,800 1,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300      
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850      
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   300    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,300  
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581    
Interior Package 1,535      
Premium Package 1,674 1,674    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
Rear spoiler 273      
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791      
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   279    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,088  
Options (change) 7,425 6,575 5,300 0
Options (change) 6,899 6,114 5,088 0
Destination 995 995 820 795
Total Price $41,120 $57,970 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $38,305 $53,981 $29,903 $29,590

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,655
Model Year2018201820142014
ModelCLACLABeetleBeetle
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45R-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4375hp I4210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionS7S7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$41,120$57,970$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-5,690-8,4150-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,430$49,555$31,115$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,125$575$0
Total Invoice$38,305$53,981$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features-5,300-7,8360-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,005$46,145$29,903$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,140$553$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2018201820142014
ModelCLACLABeetleBeetle
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45R-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
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$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$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$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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0$0
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50 $50
iPod integration  $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Boost gauge  $75$75
Chronometer $100  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Color seat belts $0  
Interior trim, special color $0  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar 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$150  
Metal pedals $75$75$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  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,075$11,800$3,385$3,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,690$8,415$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,300-7,8360-240

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182014
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.2,988 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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested342574%
Total Not Requested120026%

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