Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle Volkswagen New Beetle 2006

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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,829

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $40,096

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,328

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $37,324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelGLGLNew Beetle
TrimGL450 / GL320GL5502.5 / TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $58,200 $81,300 $17,180
Base Invoice $54,126 $75,609 $16,107
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Leather seating surfaces 2,130    
Package 1     1,390
Package 2     1,755
Satellite radio     375
CD changer, remote     499
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Leather seating surfaces 1,981    
Package 1     1,291
Package 2     1,629
Satellite radio     331
CD changer, remote     340
Options (change) 2,850 0 4,019
Options (change) 2,651 0 3,591
Destination 875 875 630
Total Price $61,925 $82,175 $21,829
Total Invoice $57,652 $76,484 $20,328

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,056
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,977
Model Year200920092006
ModelGLGLNew Beetle
TrimGL450 / GL320GL5502.5 / TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine335hp V8382hp V8150hp I5
TransmissionT7T7M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8440, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21225/45-17
Total Price$61,925$82,175$21,829
Adjustments for Features-10,040-16,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,885$65,505$21,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,620$0
Total Invoice$57,652$76,484$20,328
Adjustments for Features-9,347-15,5160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,305$60,968$20,328
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,663$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year200920092006
ModelGLGLNew Beetle
TrimGL450 / GL320GL5502.5 / TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125 
Power liftgate $350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Running boards $350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player $0 
HD radio $50 
iPod integration $100 
Media drive $15 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information $25 
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$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers $50 
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 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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$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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$11,365$17,995$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,040$16,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,347-15,5160

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20092006
ModelGLNew Beetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.1 in98.7 in
Length200.6 in161.1 in
Width76.0 in67.9 in
Height72.4 in59.0 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in33.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested152579%
Total Not Requested40021%

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