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

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,315

Volkswagen Beetle TDI   
Difference: $63,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,215

Volkswagen Beetle TDI   
Difference: $58,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelE-ClassBeetle
TrimE63 AMGTDI
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $86,050 $24,595
Base Invoice $80,026 $23,611
Premium I Package 1,710  
iPod integration 425  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   2,900
Premium I Package 1,590  
iPod integration 395  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   2,784
Options (change) 2,135 2,900
Options (change) 1,985 2,784
Destination 875 820
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $91,660 $28,315
Total Invoice $85,486 $27,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,376
Model Year20082014
ModelE-ClassBeetle
TrimE63 AMGTDI
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine507hp V8140hp I4 D
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG28/41 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$91,660$28,315
Adjustments for Features-10,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,050$28,315
Total Invoice$85,486$27,215
Adjustments for Features-9,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,591$27,215

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082014
ModelE-ClassBeetle
TrimE63 AMGTDI
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,330$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,8950

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082014
ModelE-ClassBeetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in100.0 in
Length192.3 in168.4 in
Width71.7 in71.2 in
Height59.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,177 lb.3,115 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.9 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row125No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested42541%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle TDI

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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