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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: $19,549

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $44,616

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,289

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $41,446

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelGLGLNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550SSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $62,570 $85,300 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $58,190 $79,329 $16,381 $19,538
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Heated front seats     225  
iPod integration     199 199
Sunroof     1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Heated front seats     199  
iPod integration     176 176
Sunroof     883  
Options (change) 720 0 1,424 199
Options (change) 670 0 1,258 176
Destination 875 875 650 650
Total Price $64,165 $86,175 $19,549 $21,374
Total Invoice $59,735 $80,204 $18,289 $20,364

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,661
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,247
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelGLGLNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550SSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine335hp V8382hp V8150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT7T7M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8610, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$64,165$86,175$19,549$21,374
Adjustments for Features-10,955-19,6350-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,210$66,540$19,549$20,124
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,330$0$575
Total Invoice$59,735$80,204$18,289$20,364
Adjustments for Features-10,199-18,2750-1,191
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,536$61,929$18,289$19,173
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,393$0$884

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

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelGLGLNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550SSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$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$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  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
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 net $40  
Console with shifter  $150$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$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  
Wheel-lip moldings $75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0  
HD radio $50  
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15  
Navigation system $600  
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25  
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  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
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  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
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$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $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$11,955$20,635$1,000$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,955$19,635$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,199-18,2750-1,191

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

Model Year20122008
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 Weight5,347 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 S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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