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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $39,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $36,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassBeetle
TrimE350AMG E63 SSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $59,900 $104,300 $24,020
Base Invoice $55,707 $96,999 $23,058
KEYLESS-GO Package 750    
Premium 1 Package 3,530    
Lane departure warning 875 875  
Parktronic Package 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Premium Package     2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Floor mats     235
KEYLESS-GO Package 698    
Premium 1 Package 3,283    
Lane departure warning 814 814  
Parktronic Package 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Premium Package     2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Floor mats     185
Options (change) 6,845 875 2,865
Options (change) 6,367 814 2,435
Destination 925 925 850
Total Price $67,670 $106,100 $27,735
Total Invoice $62,999 $98,738 $26,343

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,780
Model Year201620162018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassBeetle
TrimE350AMG E63 SSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6577hp V8174hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17255/35-19235/45-18
Total Price$67,670$106,100$27,735
Adjustments for Features-8,460-13,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,210$92,840$27,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,630$0
Total Invoice$62,999$98,738$26,343
Adjustments for Features-7,876-12,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,123$86,398$26,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,275$0

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

Model Year201620162018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassBeetle
TrimE350AMG E63 SSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Cargo mat  $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 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Chronometer $100 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
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
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
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  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
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 
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 leather seating surfaces$0 $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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,945$17,745$4,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,460$13,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,876-12,3400

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

Model Year20162018
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

KEYLESS-GO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested112553%
Total Not Requested99047%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested162565%
Total Not Requested87535%

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