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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: $36,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $32,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelE-ClassE-ClassBeetleBeetle
TrimE350E63 AMGR-LineGSR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $57,150 $91,500 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $53,150 $85,095 $23,995 $28,795
Premium 1 Package 3,500 2,120    
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,000    
Sport Package 760      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,300  
Premium 1 Package 3,255 1,972    
Premium 2 Package 2,279 1,860    
Sport Package 707      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669      
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,088  
Options (change) 9,050 4,120 5,300 0
Options (change) 8,417 3,832 5,088 0
Destination 875 875 820 795
Total Price $67,075 $96,495 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $62,442 $89,802 $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: $26,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,039
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelE-ClassE-ClassBeetleBeetle
TrimE350E63 AMGR-LineGSR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6518hp V8210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT7T7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$67,075$96,495$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-9,725-10,2500-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,350$86,245$31,115$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,895$575$0
Total Invoice$62,442$89,802$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features-9,053-9,5390-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,389$80,263$29,903$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,874$553$0

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

Model Year2012201220142014
ModelE-ClassE-ClassBeetleBeetle
TrimE350E63 AMGR-LineGSR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700   
RWD $0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
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  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Roof rails$250$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900 $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50 $50
Media drive$15$15  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Boost gauge  $75$75
Chronometer $100  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$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  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
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  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75$75$75
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 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  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,145$12,670$2,420$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,725$10,250$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,053-9,5390-240

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

Model Year20122014
ModelE-ClassBeetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in100.0 in
Length192.7 in168.4 in
Width73.0 in71.2 in
Height58.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,060 lb.2,988 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
57.4 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested115057%
Total Not Requested86543%
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
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60041%
Total Not Requested86559%

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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