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

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

Lowest Total Price: $21,829

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $38,536

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,328

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $35,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassNew Beetle
TrimE350E63 AMG2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $57,150 $91,500 $17,180
Base Invoice $53,150 $85,095 $16,107
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Package 1     1,390
Package 2     1,755
Satellite radio     375
CD changer, remote     499
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Package 1     1,291
Package 2     1,629
Satellite radio     331
CD changer, remote     340
Options (change) 2,340 0 4,019
Options (change) 2,176 0 3,591
Destination 875 875 630
Total Price $60,365 $92,375 $21,829
Total Invoice $56,201 $85,970 $20,328

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,306
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,280
Model Year201220122006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassNew Beetle
TrimE350E63 AMG2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6518hp V8150hp I5
TransmissionT7T7M5
DrivetrainAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17255/35-19225/45-17
Total Price$60,365$92,375$21,829
Adjustments for Features-9,230-10,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,135$82,345$21,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,210$0
Total Invoice$56,201$85,970$20,328
Adjustments for Features-8,593-9,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,608$76,635$20,328
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,027$0

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

Model Year201220122006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassNew Beetle
TrimE350E63 AMG2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700  
RWD $0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio $50 
iPod integration $100 
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Chronometer $100 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Rear-facing third row seats$0$0 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,480$12,280$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,230$10,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,593-9,3350

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

Model Year20122006
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
57.4 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested140073%
Total Not Requested52527%

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