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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: $32,195

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $35,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,941

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $32,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015
ModelE-ClassE-ClassBeetle
TrimE350E63 AMGR-Line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $57,150 $91,500 $25,450
Base Invoice $53,150 $85,095 $24,433
Premium 1 Package 3,500 2,120  
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,000  
Lane departure warning 850 850  
Sport Package 760    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,925
Premium 1 Package 3,255 1,972  
Premium 2 Package 2,279 1,860  
Lane departure warning 791 791  
Sport Package 707    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,688
Options (change) 9,900 4,970 5,925
Options (change) 9,208 4,623 5,688
Destination 875 875 820
Total Price $67,925 $97,345 $32,195
Total Invoice $63,233 $90,593 $30,941

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,332
Model Year201220122015
ModelE-ClassE-ClassBeetle
TrimE350E63 AMGR-Line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6518hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/40-19
Total Price$67,925$97,345$32,195
Adjustments for Features-9,625-10,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,300$87,195$32,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,895$0
Total Invoice$63,233$90,593$30,941
Adjustments for Features-8,960-9,4460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,273$81,147$30,941
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,874$0

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

Model Year201220122015
ModelE-ClassE-ClassBeetle
TrimE350E63 AMGR-Line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 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
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
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$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
Chronometer $100 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $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
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $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$12,295$12,820$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,625$10,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,960-9,4460

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

Model Year20122015
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.3,013 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 radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
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
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
Leather door panel trim250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested402579%
Total Not Requested110021%

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