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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $93,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $86,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassBeetle
TrimG550AMG G63AMG G65SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $119,900 $139,900 $217,900 $24,020
Base Invoice $111,507 $130,107 $202,647 $23,058
Premium Package       2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Floor mats       235
Premium Package       2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Floor mats       185
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,865
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,435
Destination 925 925 925 850
Total Price $120,825 $140,825 $218,825 $27,735
Total Invoice $112,432 $131,032 $203,572 $26,343

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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: $81,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,551
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassBeetle
TrimG550AMG G63AMG G65SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine416hp V8563hp V8621hp V12174hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 13450, 13450, 13400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19275/50-20295/40-21235/45-18
Total Price$120,825$140,825$218,825$27,735
Adjustments for Features-11,325-12,100-11,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$109,500$128,725$207,375$27,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,225$97,875$0
Total Invoice$112,432$131,032$203,572$26,343
Adjustments for Features-10,538-11,259-10,6520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$101,894$119,773$192,920$26,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,879$91,026$0

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

Model Year2016201620162018
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassBeetle
TrimG550AMG G63AMG G65SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Cruise control   $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Front side airbags   $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250$250$250 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
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$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 
Rear spoiler   $200
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 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Satellite radio   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100  $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
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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
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
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,635$16,410$15,760$4,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,325$12,100$11,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,538-11,259-10,6520

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

Model Year20162018
ModelG-ClassBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in100.0 in
Length187.6 in168.4 in
Width71.8 in71.2 in
Height76.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight5,821 lb.3,013 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
40.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.1 ft329.9 ft3

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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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested175070%
Total Not Requested75030%

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