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

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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $19,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $18,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelGLCBeetle
TrimGLC300SE
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $38,950 $24,020
Base Invoice $36,224 $23,058
Premium Package 720 2,500
Heated front seats 580  
Blind spot warning system 550  
Multimedia Package 2,330  
Lighting Package 1,390  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Floor mats   235
Premium Package 670 2,150
Heated front seats 539  
Blind spot warning system 512  
Multimedia Package 2,167  
Lighting Package 1,293  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Floor mats   185
Options (change) 7,770 2,865
Options (change) 7,227 2,435
Destination 925 850
Total Price $47,645 $27,735
Total Invoice $44,376 $26,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,821
Model Year20162018
ModelGLCBeetle
TrimGLC300SE
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/45-18
Total Price$47,645$27,735
Adjustments for Features-6,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,975$27,735
Total Invoice$44,376$26,343
Adjustments for Features-6,2120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,164$26,343

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162018
ModelGLCBeetle
TrimGLC300SE
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding second row seats$700 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Suggestive steering$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,480$4,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,2120

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162018
ModelGLCBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.1 in100.0 in
Length183.3 in168.4 in
Width74.4 in71.2 in
Height64.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,892 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested504%
Total Not Requested135096%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested122549%
Total Not Requested127551%

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