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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: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $39,297

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $36,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320082008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimE350E63 AMGSSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $57,700 $92,400 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $53,661 $85,932 $16,381 $19,538
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Heated front seats     225  
iPod integration     199 199
Rear spoiler     479 479
Sunroof     1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669      
Heated front seats     199  
iPod integration     176 176
Rear spoiler     310 310
Sunroof     883  
Options (change) 720 0 1,903 678
Options (change) 669 0 1,568 486
Destination 905 905 650 650
Total Price $59,325 $93,305 $20,028 $21,853
Total Invoice $55,235 $86,837 $18,599 $20,674

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,017
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,065
Model Year2013201320082008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimE350E63 AMGSSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6518hp V8150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT7T7M5T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17255/35-19205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$59,325$93,305$20,028$21,853
Adjustments for Features-10,280-14,9200-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,045$78,385$20,028$20,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,340$0$575
Total Invoice$55,235$86,837$18,599$20,674
Adjustments for Features-9,571-13,8860-1,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,664$72,951$18,599$19,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,287$0$892

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

Model Year2013201320082008
ModelE-ClassE-ClassNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimE350E63 AMGSSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700   
RWD $0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key $250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshades, second row $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  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
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  
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof $1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900 $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio $50  
In-vehicle Internet $150  
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15  
Navigation system $600  
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information $25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Chronometer $100  
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $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  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,580$17,220$2,300$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,280$14,920$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,571-13,8860-1,183

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

Model Year20132008
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 S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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