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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: $30,790

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $28,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $25,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020142014
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassBeetleBeetle
TrimE350E550E63 AMGR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $48,600 $56,300 $85,750 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $45,198 $52,359 $79,748 $23,995 $28,795
Premium 1 Package 3,950 4,400 2,500    
Rear Seat Package 430 430      
Premium 2 Package 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Leather seating surfaces 1,590        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Rear spoiler 300 300      
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package       5,300  
Premium 1 Package 3,674 4,092 2,325    
Rear Seat Package 400 400      
Premium 2 Package 2,232 2,232 2,232    
Leather seating surfaces 1,479        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669      
Rear spoiler 279 279      
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package       5,088  
Options (change) 9,390 8,250 4,900 5,300 0
Options (change) 8,733 7,672 4,557 5,088 0
Destination 875 875 875 820 795
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $58,865 $65,425 $93,225 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $54,806 $60,906 $86,880 $29,903 $29,590

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,348
Model Year20102010201020142014
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassBeetleBeetle
TrimE350E550E63 AMGR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-17255/40-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$58,865$65,425$93,225$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-6,560-8,260-8,4850-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,305$57,165$84,740$31,115$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,860$32,435$575$0
Total Invoice$54,806$60,906$86,880$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features-6,108-7,689-7,9080-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,698$53,217$78,972$29,903$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,519$30,274$553$0

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

Model Year20102010201020142014
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassBeetleBeetle
TrimE350E550E63 AMGR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 $325
CD player   $125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50 $50
Media drive$15$15$15  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer  $100  
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver 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  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,980$9,680$9,905$1,420$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,560$8,260$8,485$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,108-7,689-7,9080-240

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

Model Year20102014
ModelE-ClassBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.1 in100.0 in
Length191.7 in168.4 in
Width73.0 in71.2 in
Height57.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.2,988 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.929.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115050%
Total Not Requested116550%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115044%
Total Not Requested146556%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested387584%
Total Not Requested75016%

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