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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,605

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $80,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,243

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $74,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelG-ClassBeetle
TrimG550SE
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $107,100 $24,020
Base Invoice $99,603 $23,058
Premium Package   2,500
Floor mats   235
Premium Package   2,150
Floor mats   185
Options (change) 0 2,735
Options (change) 0 2,335
Destination 875 850
Total Price $107,975 $27,605
Total Invoice $100,478 $26,243

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $71,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,302
Model Year20122018
ModelG-ClassBeetle
TrimG550SE
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8174hp I4
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/15 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18235/45-18
Total Price$107,975$27,605
Adjustments for Features-8,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,450$27,605
Total Invoice$100,478$26,243
Adjustments for Features-7,9330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,545$26,243

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

Model Year20122018
ModelG-ClassBeetle
TrimG550SE
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD w/low range$2200 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Lockable front differential$150 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Exterior 
Chrome brush guard$750 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, 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
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$12,460$3,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,9330

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

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

Model Year20122018
ModelG-ClassBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in100.0 in
Length184.5 in168.4 in
Width71.8 in71.2 in
Height76.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight5,510 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		45.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		79.5 ft329.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

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 lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested160064%
Total Not Requested90036%

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