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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: $33,500 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL | |||
| Difference: $40,400 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL | |||
| Difference: $36,619 | |||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | GL | GL | Beetle |
| Trim | GL450 / GL350 | GL550 | R-Line SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $62,570 | $85,300 | $32,550 |
| Base Invoice | $58,190 | $79,329 | $31,249 |
| Premium 1 Package | 4,280 | ||
| Lighting Package | 985 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 800 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,930 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,140 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | 600 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 130 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,980 | ||
| Lighting Package | 916 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 744 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,795 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,060 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | 558 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 100 | ||
| Options (change) | 10,455 | 0 | 130 |
| Options (change) | 9,723 | 0 | 100 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 820 |
| Total Price | $73,900 | $86,175 | $33,500 |
| Total Invoice | $68,788 | $80,204 | $32,169 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,575 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,404 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | GL | GL | Beetle |
| Trim | GL450 / GL350 | GL550 | R-Line SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Engine | 335hp V8 | 382hp V8 | 210hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 610, 12 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 275/55-19 | 295/40-21 | 235/40-19 |
| Total Price | $73,900 | $86,175 | $33,500 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,825 | -11,790 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $65,075 | $74,385 | $33,500 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $9,310 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $68,788 | $80,204 | $32,169 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,215 | -10,973 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $60,573 | $69,231 | $32,169 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $8,658 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | GL | GL | Beetle |
| Trim | GL450 / GL350 | GL550 | R-Line SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| Skid plates | $150 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $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 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $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 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $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 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $12,595 | $15,560 | $3,770 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $8,825 | $11,790 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -8,215 | -10,973 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 |
| 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 | 5,347 lb. | 3,019 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
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 1165 | 45% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 27% |
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