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

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Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,150

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $31,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,517

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $28,324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelCLKCLKCLKBeetle
TrimCLK350CLK550CLK63 AMGSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $54,500 $63,200 $89,500 $28,040
Base Invoice $50,685 $58,776 $83,235 $26,917
Premium II Package 1,100 1,100    
Premium I Package 1,910 1,610    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Heated front seats 710 710    
Proximity key 1,110 1,110 1,110  
Navigation system 2,290 2,290 2,290  
Lighting Package     1,020  
Obstacle detection, rear     1,130  
iPod integration     375  
Wood trim     0  
Premium Package       2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Floor mats       130
Wind blocker       500
Premium II Package 1,023 1,023    
Premium I Package 1,776 1,497    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660    
Heated front seats 660 660    
Proximity key 1,032 1,032 1,032  
Navigation system 2,130 2,130 2,130  
Lighting Package     949  
Obstacle detection, rear     1,051  
iPod integration     349  
Wood trim     0  
Premium Package       2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Floor mats       100
Wind blocker       400
Options (change) 7,830 7,530 5,925 3,260
Options (change) 7,281 7,002 5,511 2,750
Destination 875 875 875 850
Gas Tax 0 1,000 2,600 0
Total Price $63,205 $72,605 $98,900 $32,150
Total Invoice $58,841 $67,653 $92,221 $30,517

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,164
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelCLKCLKCLKBeetle
TrimCLK350CLK550CLK63 AMGSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine268hp V6382hp V8475hp V8174hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 10320, 10320, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$63,205$72,605$98,900$32,150
Adjustments for Features-2,320-2,695-3,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,885$69,910$95,880$32,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,025$34,995$0
Total Invoice$58,841$67,653$92,221$30,517
Adjustments for Features-2,160-2,511-2,8160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,681$65,142$89,405$30,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,461$32,724$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2008200820082018
ModelCLKCLKCLKBeetle
TrimCLK350CLK550CLK63 AMGSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags  $300 
Rearview camera   $200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Side curtain airbags   $350
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, remote$200$200  
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Mirrorlink support   $0
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,915$7,290$7,615$4,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,320$2,695$3,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,160-2,511-2,8160

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082018
ModelCLKBeetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase106.9 in100.0 in
Length183.2 in168.4 in
Width68.5 in71.2 in
Height54.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,846 lb.3,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.4 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.4 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.6 ft37.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested46532%
Total Not Requested100068%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Surround sound250No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31526%
Total Not Requested90074%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested167567%
Total Not Requested82533%

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