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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: $32,150

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $37,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,517

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $34,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelE-ClassBeetle
TrimE400SE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $66,300 $28,040
Base Invoice $61,659 $26,917
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Rear spoiler 350  
Satellite radio 460  
Blind spot warning system 550  
Premium Package   2,500
Wind blocker   500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Floor mats   130
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Rear spoiler 326  
Satellite radio 428  
Blind spot warning system 512  
Premium Package   2,150
Wind blocker   400
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Floor mats   100
Options (change) 2,080 3,260
Options (change) 1,936 2,750
Destination 995 850
Total Price $69,375 $32,150
Total Invoice $64,590 $30,517

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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: $30,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,430
Model Year20182018
ModelE-ClassBeetle
TrimE400SE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine329hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$69,375$32,150
Adjustments for Features-7,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,240$32,150
Total Invoice$64,590$30,517
Adjustments for Features-6,6430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,947$30,517

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

Model Year20182018
ModelE-ClassBeetle
TrimE400SE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker $300
Wind blocker, automatic$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
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 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
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 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
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
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,480$4,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,6430

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

Model Year20182018
ModelE-ClassBeetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase113.1 in100.0 in
Length190.0 in168.4 in
Width73.2 in71.2 in
Height56.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,333 lb.3,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume9.5 ft37.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested117547%
Total Not Requested132553%

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