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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: $30,790

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $35,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $32,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720142014
ModelE-ClassBeetleBeetle
TrimE400R-LineGSR
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $62,300 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $57,939 $23,995 $28,795
Sport Package 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Heated front seats 750    
Satellite radio 460    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,300  
Sport Package 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Heated front seats 698    
Satellite radio 428    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,088  
Options (change) 3,550 5,300 0
Options (change) 3,303 5,088 0
Destination 925 820 795
Total Price $66,775 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $62,167 $29,903 $29,590

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,763
Model Year201720142014
ModelE-ClassBeetleBeetle
TrimE400R-LineGSR
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine329hp V6210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT9M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$66,775$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-9,7250-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,050$31,115$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$62,167$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features-9,0540-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,113$29,903$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$553$0

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

Model Year201720142014
ModelE-ClassBeetleBeetle
TrimE400R-LineGSR
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start via app$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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  
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  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player $125 
HD radio$50 $50
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Boost gauge $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
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
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals $75$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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$12,920$3,195$3,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,725$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,0540-240

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

Model Year20172014
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.2,988 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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested317569%
Total Not Requested145031%

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