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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen 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 Beetle Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $32,195 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line | |||
| Difference: $29,730 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,941 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line | |||
| Difference: $26,711 | |||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2015 |
| Model | GL | GL | Beetle |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | GL550 | R-Line |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $58,200 | $81,300 | $25,450 |
| Base Invoice | $54,126 | $75,609 | $24,433 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 2,130 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | ||
| Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package | 5,925 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,981 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | ||
| Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package | 5,688 | ||
| Options (change) | 2,850 | 0 | 5,925 |
| Options (change) | 2,651 | 0 | 5,688 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 820 |
| Total Price | $61,925 | $82,175 | $32,195 |
| Total Invoice | $57,652 | $76,484 | $30,941 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,495 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,975 | |||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2015 |
| Model | GL | GL | Beetle |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | GL550 | R-Line |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Engine | 335hp V8 | 382hp V8 | 210hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 440, 12 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 275/55-19 | 295/40-21 | 235/40-19 |
| Total Price | $61,925 | $82,175 | $32,195 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,235 | -13,890 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $54,690 | $68,285 | $32,195 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $13,595 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $57,652 | $76,484 | $30,941 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,736 | -12,928 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $50,916 | $63,556 | $30,941 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $12,640 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2015 |
| Model | GL | GL | Beetle |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | GL550 | R-Line |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| 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 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $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 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| 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 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $11,480 | $18,135 | $4,245 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,235 | $13,890 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,736 | -12,928 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 |
| Model | GL | Beetle |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 100.0 in |
| Length | 200.6 in | 168.4 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 71.2 in |
| Height | 72.4 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,281 lb. | 3,013 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.1 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 49.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 31.4 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 | 15.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
| Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| 235/40HR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic collision intervention | No | |
| Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3825 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 25% |
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