Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2011 Volkswagen New Beetle Volkswagen New Beetle 2008

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen New 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.

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

Lowest Total Price: $19,849

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $38,696

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,453

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $36,055

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelE-ClassNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimE350SSE
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $56,200 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $52,266 $16,381 $19,538
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Heated front seats 750 225  
Sunroof   1,000  
CD changer, remote   499 499
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669    
Heated front seats 698 199  
Sunroof   883  
CD changer, remote   340 340
Options (change) 1,470 1,724 499
Options (change) 1,367 1,422 340
Destination 875 650 650
Total Price $58,545 $19,849 $21,674
Total Invoice $54,508 $18,453 $20,528

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mercedes-Benz E-Class dealer quotes or Volkswagen New Beetle dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,141
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,228
Model Year201120082008
ModelE-ClassNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimE350SSE
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT7M5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$58,545$19,849$21,674
Adjustments for Features-10,5550-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,990$19,849$20,424
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$575
Total Invoice$54,508$18,453$20,528
Adjustments for Features-9,8270-1,184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,681$18,453$19,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$891

Return to top

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

Model Year201120082008
ModelE-ClassNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimE350SSE
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Trip computer$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Rear-facing third row seats$0  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$11,655$1,100$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,555$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,8270-1,184

Return to top

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

Model Year20112008
ModelE-ClassNew Beetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in98.7 in
Length192.7 in161.1 in
Width73.0 in67.9 in
Height58.9 in59.0 in
Curb Weight4,060 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
69.0 ft327.2 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans, Wagons, Coupes, and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Mercedes-Benz models.