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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: $46,205 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L | |||||
| Difference: $42,673 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2009 |
| Model | GL | GL | GL | GL | New Beetle |
| Trim | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | AMG GL63 | 2.5L |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $64,550 | $66,200 | $91,300 | $122,100 | $17,915 |
| Base Invoice | $60,032 | $61,566 | $84,909 | $112,623 | $17,040 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | |||
| Satellite radio | 375 | ||||
| Sunroof | 1,000 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | |||
| Satellite radio | 331 | ||||
| Sunroof | 883 | ||||
| Options (change) | 720 | 720 | 0 | 0 | 1,375 |
| Options (change) | 670 | 670 | 0 | 0 | 1,214 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 700 |
| Total Price | $66,195 | $67,845 | $92,225 | $123,025 | $19,990 |
| Total Invoice | $61,627 | $63,161 | $85,834 | $113,548 | $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: $34,100 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,403 | |||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2009 |
| Model | GL | GL | GL | GL | New Beetle |
| Trim | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | AMG GL63 | 2.5L |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Engine | 240hp V6 D | 362hp V6 | 429hp V8 | 550hp V8 | 150hp I5 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | M5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 80, 8 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 275/55-19 | 275/55-19 | 295/40-21 | 295/40-21 | 205/55-16 |
| Total Price | $66,195 | $67,845 | $92,225 | $123,025 | $19,990 |
| Adjustments for Features | -12,105 | -12,255 | -21,460 | -26,035 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $54,090 | $55,590 | $70,765 | $96,990 | $19,990 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,500 | $16,675 | $42,900 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $61,627 | $63,161 | $85,834 | $113,548 | $18,954 |
| Adjustments for Features | -11,270 | -11,409 | -19,973 | -24,029 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $50,357 | $51,752 | $65,861 | $89,519 | $18,954 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,395 | $15,504 | $39,162 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen New Beetle
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2009 |
| Model | GL | GL | GL | GL | New Beetle |
| Trim | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | AMG GL63 | 2.5L |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | |||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $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 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $14,080 | $14,230 | $23,435 | $28,010 | $1,975 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $12,105 | $12,255 | $21,460 | $26,035 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -11,270 | -11,409 | -19,973 | -24,029 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen New Beetle
| Model Year | 2016 | 2009 |
| Model | GL | New Beetle |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 98.7 in |
| Length | 201.6 in | 161.1 in |
| Width | 76.4 in | 67.9 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 59.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,372 lb. | 2,885 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.2 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 36.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 49.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.5 in | 33.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 35.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.4 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 93.8 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 |
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