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

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

Lowest Total Price: $19,549

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $101,276

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,289

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $94,143

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620082008
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimG550AMG G63AMG G65SSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $119,900 $139,900 $217,900 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $111,507 $130,107 $202,647 $16,381 $19,538
Heated front seats       225  
iPod integration       199 199
Sunroof       1,000  
Heated front seats       199  
iPod integration       176 176
Sunroof       883  
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,424 199
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,258 176
Destination 925 925 925 650 650
Total Price $120,825 $140,825 $218,825 $19,549 $21,374
Total Invoice $112,432 $131,032 $203,572 $18,289 $20,364

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $83,691
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,780
Model Year20162016201620082008
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimG550AMG G63AMG G65SSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine416hp V8563hp V8621hp V12150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT7T7T7M5T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 13450, 13450, 13?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19275/50-20295/40-21205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$120,825$140,825$218,825$19,549$21,374
Adjustments for Features-17,585-18,360-17,7100-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,240$122,465$201,115$19,549$20,124
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,225$97,875$0$575
Total Invoice$112,432$131,032$203,572$18,289$20,364
Adjustments for Features-16,363-17,083-16,4760-1,191
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,069$113,949$187,096$18,289$19,173
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,880$91,027$0$884

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

Model Year20162016201620082008
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimG550AMG G63AMG G65SSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Cruise control   $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Front side airbags   $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Electrically heated windshield$250$250$250  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150  
Lockable front differential$150$150$150  
Lockable rear differential$150$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25  
Brush guard$500$500   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
External spare tire shell$100$100$100  
Externally-mounted spare$0$0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Running boards$350$350$350  
Skid plates$150$150$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
Navigation system$600$600$600  
Satellite radio   $200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100    
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$19,435$20,210$19,560$1,850$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$17,585$18,360$17,710$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-16,363-17,083-16,4760-1,191

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

Model Year20162008
ModelG-ClassNew Beetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in98.7 in
Length187.6 in161.1 in
Width71.8 in67.9 in
Height76.9 in59.0 in
Curb Weight5,821 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.3 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.1 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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