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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,790

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $46,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $42,448

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820142014
ModelCLSCLSBeetleBeetle
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $23,995 $28,795
Night Package 300      
Alloy wheels, optional design 500      
Folding second row seats 440      
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,300  
Night Package 279      
Alloy wheels, optional design 465      
Folding second row seats 409      
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,088  
Options (change) 1,240 0 5,300 0
Options (change) 1,153 0 5,088 0
Destination 995 995 820 795
Total Price $77,385 $109,895 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $72,038 $102,272 $29,903 $29,590

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,602
Model Year2018201820142014
ModelCLSCLSBeetleBeetle
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine402hp V8577hp V8210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT9T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$77,385$109,895$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-9,760-13,8600-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,625$96,035$31,115$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,410$575$0
Total Invoice$72,038$102,272$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features-9,086-12,8990-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,952$89,373$29,903$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,421$553$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2018201820142014
ModelCLSCLSBeetleBeetle
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0   
AWD $1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75$75
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50 $50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration  $100$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  $200$200
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 
Adaptive headlights $200  
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Boost gauge  $75$75
Chronometer $100  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50  
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$1000$1000  
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
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  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,355$16,455$2,595$2,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,760$13,860$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,086-12,8990-240

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182014
ModelCLSBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in100.0 in
Length194.5 in168.4 in
Width74.1 in71.2 in
Height55.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.2,988 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested362578%
Total Not Requested100022%

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