Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2018

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,150

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $36,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,517

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $33,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)Beetle
TrimE350E550SE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $57,720 $64,800 $28,040
Base Invoice $53,680 $60,264 $26,917
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,000  
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450  
Lane departure warning 850 850  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660  
Premium Package     2,500
Wind blocker     500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Floor mats     130
Premium 1 Package 3,720 3,720  
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279  
Lane departure warning 791 791  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614  
Premium Package     2,150
Wind blocker     400
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Floor mats     100
Options (change) 9,950 9,950 3,260
Options (change) 9,254 9,254 2,750
Destination 875 875 850
Total Price $68,545 $75,625 $32,150
Total Invoice $63,809 $70,393 $30,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,977
Model Year201220122018
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)Beetle
TrimE350E550SE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine302hp V6402hp V8174hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$68,545$75,625$32,150
Adjustments for Features-5,710-6,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,835$69,515$32,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,680$0
Total Invoice$63,809$70,393$30,517
Adjustments for Features-5,315-5,6870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,494$64,706$30,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,212$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201220122018
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)Beetle
TrimE350E550SE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Wind blocker  $300
Wind blocker, automatic$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$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 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,655$9,055$2,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,710$6,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,315-5,6870

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122018
ModelE-Class (2-door)Beetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.7 in100.0 in
Length185.0 in168.4 in
Width70.3 in71.2 in
Height55.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,884 lb.3,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Legroom30.1 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.5 ft37.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147566%
Total Not Requested76534%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147566%
Total Not Requested76534%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested162565%
Total Not Requested87535%

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