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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $35,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $32,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelE-ClassBeetle
TrimE350Turbo
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $56,200 $23,395
Base Invoice $52,266 $22,459
Premium 1 Package 3,500  
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Sport Package 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Xenon HID headlights   1,000
Premium 1 Package 3,255  
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Sport Package 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Xenon HID headlights   860
Options (change) 8,290 5,600
Options (change) 7,710 5,276
Destination 875 770
Total Price $65,365 $29,765
Total Invoice $60,851 $28,505

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,106
Model Year20112012
ModelE-ClassBeetle
TrimE350Turbo
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$65,365$29,765
Adjustments for Features-9,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,440$29,765
Total Invoice$60,851$28,505
Adjustments for Features-9,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,611$28,505

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

Model Year20112012
ModelE-ClassBeetle
TrimE350Turbo
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Console with shifter $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
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding third row seats$600 
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 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$11,445$1,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,2400

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

Model Year20112012
ModelE-ClassBeetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in99.9 in
Length192.7 in168.4 in
Width73.0 in71.2 in
Height58.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,060 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
69.0 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested91545%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Total Requested157572%
Total Not Requested60028%

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