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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: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $89,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $82,588

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassBeetle
TrimG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G65R-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $122,400 $225,000 $141,400 $220,400 $32,550
Base Invoice $113,832 $209,250 $131,502 $204,972 $31,249
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         130
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         100
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 130
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 100
Destination 925 925 925 925 820
Total Price $123,325 $225,925 $142,325 $221,325 $33,500
Total Invoice $114,757 $210,175 $132,427 $205,897 $32,169

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,501
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassBeetle
TrimG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G65R-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine416hp V8416hp V8563hp V8621hp V12210hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7S6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 13450, 13450, 13450, 13400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19325/55-22275/50-20295/40-21235/40-19
Total Price$123,325$225,925$142,325$221,325$33,500
Adjustments for Features-9,765-35,390-10,540-9,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$113,560$190,535$131,785$211,435$33,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$76,975$18,225$97,875$0
Total Invoice$114,757$210,175$132,427$205,897$32,169
Adjustments for Features-9,087-32,923-9,807-9,2010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$105,670$177,252$122,620$196,696$32,169
Cost Above Minimum$0$71,582$16,950$91,026$0

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

Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassBeetle
TrimG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G65R-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Cruise control    $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key    $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$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$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear    $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Front side airbags    $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Temporary spare tire    $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250$250$250$250 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150 
Lockable front differential$150$150$150$150 
Lockable rear differential$150$150$150$150 
Portal axles $25000   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Brush guard$500 $500  
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other) $100   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
External spare tire shell$100$100$100$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards$350$350$350$350 
Skid plates$150$150$150$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support    $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge    $75
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250   
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$14,385$40,010$15,160$14,510$4,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,765$35,390$10,540$9,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,087-32,923-9,807-9,2010

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

Model Year20172017
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.3,019 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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