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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: $30,790

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $92,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $85,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720142014
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassBeetleBeetle
TrimG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G65R-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $122,400 $225,000 $141,400 $220,400 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $113,832 $209,250 $131,502 $204,972 $23,995 $28,795
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package         5,300  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package         5,088  
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 5,300 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 5,088 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 820 795
Total Price $123,325 $225,925 $142,325 $221,325 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $114,757 $210,175 $132,427 $205,897 $29,903 $29,590

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $79,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,343
Model Year201720172017201720142014
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassBeetleBeetle
TrimG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G65R-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine416hp V8416hp V8563hp V8621hp V12210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 13450, 13450, 13450, 13400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19325/55-22275/50-20295/40-21235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$123,325$225,925$142,325$221,325$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-12,965-38,590-13,740-13,0900-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$110,360$187,335$128,585$208,235$31,115$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$76,975$18,225$97,875$575$0
Total Invoice$114,757$210,175$132,427$205,897$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features-12,064-35,900-12,784-12,1780-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$102,693$174,275$119,643$193,719$29,903$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$71,582$16,950$91,026$553$0

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

Model Year201720172017201720142014
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassBeetleBeetle
TrimG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G65R-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual    $150$150
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Cruise control    $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$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$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Front side airbags    $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
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$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  
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$0
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler    $200$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  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Aux input    $50$50
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50 $50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Boost gauge    $75$75
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  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$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$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$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$350
Polished alloy wheels   $350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$16,360$41,985$17,135$16,485$3,395$3,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,965$38,590$13,740$13,090$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,064-35,900-12,784-12,1780-240

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

Model Year20172014
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.2,988 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 R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested322570%
Total Not Requested140030%

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