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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $35,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $32,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassBeetle
TrimE350 / E320E63 AMGSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $57,250 $88,500 $24,020
Base Invoice $53,243 $82,305 $23,058
Premium I Package 2,700 2,100  
Premium II Package 1,930 1,930  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Premium Package     2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Floor mats     235
Premium I Package 2,511 1,953  
Premium II Package 1,795 1,795  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669    
Premium Package     2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Floor mats     185
Options (change) 5,350 4,030 2,865
Options (change) 4,975 3,748 2,435
Destination 875 875 850
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $63,475 $96,005 $27,735
Total Invoice $59,093 $89,528 $26,343

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,378
Model Year200920092018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassBeetle
TrimE350 / E320E63 AMGSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6507hp V8174hp I4
TransmissionT5T7T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12420, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$63,475$96,005$27,735
Adjustments for Features-5,770-8,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,705$87,985$27,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,280$0
Total Invoice$59,093$89,528$26,343
Adjustments for Features-5,372-7,4790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,721$82,049$26,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,328$0

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

Model Year200920092018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassBeetle
TrimE350 / E320E63 AMGSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700  
RWD $0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration$100$100 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
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  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
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 fog lights$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
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$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 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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Rear-facing third row seats$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$9,655$11,905$3,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,770$8,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,372-7,4790

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

Model Year20092018
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 Weight4,046 lb.3,013 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 E350 / E320

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested127591%
Total Not Requested1259%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row125No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested87567%
Total Not Requested42533%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

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