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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: $34,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $31,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelE-ClassBeetle
TrimE400R-Line SEL
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $62,300 $32,550
Base Invoice $57,939 $31,249
Semi-automated parking system 1,050  
Sport Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Satellite radio 460  
Heated front seats 750  
Blind spot warning system 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Semi-automated parking system 977  
Sport Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Satellite radio 428  
Heated front seats 698  
Blind spot warning system 512  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 5,150 130
Options (change) 4,792 100
Destination 925 820
Total Price $68,375 $33,500
Total Invoice $63,656 $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: $27,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,202
Model Year20172017
ModelE-ClassBeetle
TrimE400R-Line SEL
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine329hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT9S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$68,375$33,500
Adjustments for Features-7,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,550$33,500
Total Invoice$63,656$32,169
Adjustments for Features-7,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,371$32,169

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

Model Year20172017
ModelE-ClassBeetle
TrimE400R-Line SEL
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
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 thigh support length adjuster, passenger 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 - mechanical$100 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$12,120$4,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,2850

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

Model Year20172017
ModelE-ClassBeetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.7 in100.0 in
Length194.2 in168.4 in
Width73.7 in71.2 in
Height57.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,300 lb.3,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.3 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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