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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: $30,090

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $37,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,918

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $33,872

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620132013
ModelE-ClassE-ClassBeetleBeetle
TrimE350AMG E63 STurboR-Line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $59,900 $104,300 $23,695 $30,135
Base Invoice $55,707 $96,999 $22,747 $28,930
Premium 1 Package 3,530      
KEYLESS-GO Package 750      
Body kit 0      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0  
Premium 1 Package 3,283      
KEYLESS-GO Package 698      
Body kit 0      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,376  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0  
Options (change) 6,620 0 5,600 0
Options (change) 6,158 0 5,376 0
Destination 925 925 795 795
Total Price $67,445 $105,225 $30,090 $30,930
Total Invoice $62,790 $97,924 $28,918 $29,725

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,423
Model Year2016201620132013
ModelE-ClassE-ClassBeetleBeetle
TrimE350AMG E63 STurboR-Line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6577hp V8200hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT7T7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17255/35-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$67,445$105,225$30,090$30,930
Adjustments for Features-10,150-14,7000-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,295$90,525$30,090$30,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,230$0$590
Total Invoice$62,790$97,924$28,918$29,725
Adjustments for Features-9,449-13,6800-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,341$84,244$28,918$29,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,903$0$567

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

Model Year2016201620132013
ModelE-ClassE-ClassBeetleBeetle
TrimE350AMG E63 STurboR-Line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900 $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50 $50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
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  
Boost gauge  $75$75
Chronometer $100  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights $1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$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$100
Folding third row seats$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
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
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   
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300  
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 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$13,595$18,145$3,445$3,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,150$14,700$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,449-13,6800-240

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

Model Year20162013
ModelE-ClassBeetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in99.9 in
Length192.7 in168.4 in
Width73.0 in71.2 in
Height58.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,060 lb.2,940 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
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested100047%
Total Not Requested111553%
KEYLESS-GO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested387580%
Total Not Requested95020%

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