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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: $32,270

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $45,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,013

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $41,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelCLSCLSBeetle
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $31,450
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $30,193
Night Package 300    
Alloy wheels, optional design 500    
Lane departure warning 875 875  
Folding second row seats 440    
Night Package 279    
Alloy wheels, optional design 465    
Lane departure warning 814 814  
Folding second row seats 409    
Options (change) 2,115 875 0
Options (change) 1,967 814 0
Destination 995 995 820
Total Price $78,260 $110,770 $32,270
Total Invoice $72,852 $103,086 $31,013

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,615
Model Year201820182016
ModelCLSCLSBeetle
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine402hp V8577hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionT9T7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19235/40-19
Total Price$78,260$110,770$32,270
Adjustments for Features-8,835-12,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,425$97,835$32,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,410$0
Total Invoice$72,852$103,086$31,013
Adjustments for Features-8,224-12,0380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,628$91,048$31,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,420$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820182016
ModelCLSCLSBeetle
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0  
AWD $1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $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 
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 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $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
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
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
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 
Adaptive headlights $200 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer $100$100
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
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 
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
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,505$15,605$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,835$12,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,224-12,0380

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182016
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.3,013 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%

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