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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: $36,195

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $33,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,701

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $29,889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelE-ClassBeetle
TrimE400R-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $66,300 $29,895
Base Invoice $61,659 $28,699
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Rear spoiler 350  
Satellite radio 460  
Blind spot warning system 550  
Sound and Nav Package   4,980
Wind blocker   500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Rear spoiler 326  
Satellite radio 428  
Blind spot warning system 512  
Sound and Nav Package   4,782
Wind blocker   400
Options (change) 2,080 5,480
Options (change) 1,936 5,182
Destination 995 820
Total Price $69,375 $36,195
Total Invoice $64,590 $34,701

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,245
Model Year20182015
ModelE-ClassBeetle
TrimE400R-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine329hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT9M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
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$69,375$36,195
Adjustments for Features-8,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,165$36,195
Total Invoice$64,590$34,701
Adjustments for Features-7,6440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,946$34,701

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

Model Year20182015
ModelE-ClassBeetle
TrimE400R-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manual $150
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 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 
Rear side airbags$300 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $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
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 
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
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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,655$3,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,6440

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

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

Model Year20182015
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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested262562%
Total Not Requested160038%

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