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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $19,990 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L | |||
| Difference: $37,495 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L | |||
| Difference: $34,568 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | GL | GL | New Beetle |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | GL550 | 2.5L |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $55,900 | $77,375 | $17,915 |
| Base Invoice | $51,987 | $71,959 | $17,040 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | ||
| Satellite radio | 375 | ||
| Sunroof | 1,000 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 660 | ||
| Satellite radio | 331 | ||
| Sunroof | 883 | ||
| Options (change) | 710 | 0 | 1,375 |
| Options (change) | 660 | 0 | 1,214 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 700 |
| Total Price | $57,485 | $78,250 | $19,990 |
| Total Invoice | $53,522 | $72,834 | $18,954 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen New Beetle
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,815 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,555 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | GL | GL | New Beetle |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | GL550 | 2.5L |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Engine | 335hp V8 | 382hp V8 | 150hp I5 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | M5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 440, 12 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 265/60-18 | 295/40-21 | 205/55-16 |
| Total Price | $57,485 | $78,250 | $19,990 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,680 | -18,595 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $47,805 | $59,655 | $19,990 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $11,850 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $53,522 | $72,834 | $18,954 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,013 | -17,308 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $44,509 | $55,526 | $18,954 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $11,017 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen New Beetle
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | GL | GL | New Beetle |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | GL550 | 2.5L |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | |
| Roof rack | $300 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |
| Running boards | $350 | ||
| Skid plates | $150 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | ||
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $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 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $11,505 | $20,420 | $1,825 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $9,680 | $18,595 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -9,013 | -17,308 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen New Beetle
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | GL | New Beetle |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 98.7 in |
| Length | 200.6 in | 161.1 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 67.9 in |
| Height | 72.4 in | 59.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,281 lb. | 2,885 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.1 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 36.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 49.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 33.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 |
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