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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $33,500 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL | ||||
| Difference: $28,210 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL | ||||
| Difference: $25,276 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2017 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | Beetle |
| Trim | E350 / E320 | E500 | E55 | R-Line SEL |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $52,300 | $62,000 | $82,600 | $32,550 |
| Base Invoice | $48,639 | $57,660 | $76,818 | $31,249 |
| Lighting Package | 990 | 990 | 990 | |
| Premium Package | 2,950 | 3,550 | ||
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 1,500 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 925 | 925 | 925 | |
| Satellite radio | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Proximity key | 1,080 | 1,080 | 1,080 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 130 | |||
| Lighting Package | 921 | 921 | 921 | |
| Premium Package | 2,744 | 3,302 | ||
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 1,395 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 860 | 860 | 860 | |
| Satellite radio | 465 | 465 | 465 | |
| Proximity key | 1,004 | 1,004 | 1,004 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 100 | |||
| Options (change) | 8,635 | 7,045 | 3,495 | 130 |
| Options (change) | 8,031 | 6,552 | 3,250 | 100 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 820 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 | 1,700 | 0 |
| Total Price | $61,710 | $71,120 | $88,570 | $33,500 |
| Total Invoice | $57,445 | $66,287 | $82,543 | $32,169 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,375 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,637 | ||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2017 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | Beetle |
| Trim | E350 / E320 | E500 | E55 | R-Line SEL |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch |
| Engine | 268hp V6 | 302hp V8 | 469hp V8 | 210hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T5 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 420, 12 | 420, 12 | 420, 12 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-16 | 245/45-17 | 245/40-18 | 235/40-19 |
| Total Price | $61,710 | $71,120 | $88,570 | $33,500 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,835 | -5,760 | -3,135 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $58,875 | $65,360 | $85,435 | $33,500 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,485 | $26,560 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $57,445 | $66,287 | $82,543 | $32,169 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,639 | -5,369 | -2,922 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $54,806 | $60,918 | $79,621 | $32,169 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,112 | $24,815 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2017 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | Beetle |
| Trim | E350 / E320 | E500 | E55 | R-Line SEL |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Power trunk / liftgate pull-down | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | |||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||
| 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 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger 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 | |
| Rear-facing third row seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $7,980 | $10,905 | $8,280 | $5,145 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,835 | $5,760 | $3,135 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,639 | -5,369 | -2,922 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 |
| Model | E-Class | Beetle |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 100.0 in |
| Length | 190.9 in | 168.4 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 71.2 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,991 lb. | 3,019 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.6 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.4 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.7 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 49.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.6 in | 31.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.9 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 1025 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 1025 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
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