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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: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $63,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $58,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelE-ClassBeetle
TrimE63 AMGR-Line SEL
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $91,500 $32,550
Base Invoice $85,095 $31,249
Premium 2 Package 2,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,120  
Lane departure warning 850  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Premium 2 Package 1,860  
Premium 1 Package 1,972  
Lane departure warning 791  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 4,970 130
Options (change) 4,623 100
Destination 875 820
Total Price $97,345 $33,500
Total Invoice $90,593 $32,169

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,491
Model Year20122017
ModelE-ClassBeetle
TrimE63 AMGR-Line SEL
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine518hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/40-19
Total Price$97,345$33,500
Adjustments for Features-7,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,895$33,500
Total Invoice$90,593$32,169
Adjustments for Features-6,9330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,660$32,169

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

Model Year20122017
ModelE-ClassBeetle
TrimE63 AMGR-Line SEL
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
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 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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
Massage, driver seat$100 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver 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 - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$11,120$3,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,9330

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

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

Model Year20122017
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.3,019 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72549%
Total Not Requested74051%

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