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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: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $17,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $15,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182017
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCBeetle
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63R-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $40,050 $49,990 $56,250 $69,900 $32,550
Base Invoice $37,247 $46,491 $52,313 $65,007 $31,249
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625  
designo Package 3,950 3,800 3,100 3,100  
Heated front seats 580 580      
Premium 1 Package 1,350 1,350      
Smartphone integration 350 350 350 350  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850   850    
Wood trim     0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         130
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581  
designo Package 3,674 3,534 2,883 2,883  
Heated front seats 539 539      
Premium 1 Package 1,256 1,256      
Smartphone integration 326 326 326 326  
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791   791    
Wood trim     0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         100
Options (change) 9,925 8,925 7,145 6,295 130
Options (change) 9,232 8,301 6,646 5,855 100
Destination 995 995 995 995 820
Total Price $50,970 $59,910 $64,390 $77,190 $33,500
Total Invoice $47,474 $55,787 $59,954 $71,857 $32,169

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,521
Model Year20182018201820182017
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCBeetle
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63R-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T9T9S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20235/40-19
Total Price$50,970$59,910$64,390$77,190$33,500
Adjustments for Features-6,210-7,710-9,595-10,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,760$52,200$54,795$66,945$33,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,440$10,035$22,185$0
Total Invoice$47,474$55,787$59,954$71,857$32,169
Adjustments for Features-5,784-7,179-8,934-9,5370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,690$48,608$51,020$62,320$32,169
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,918$9,330$20,630$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018201820182017
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCBeetle
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63R-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear    $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Aux input    $50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Mirrorlink support    $0
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$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$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$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$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding second row seats$700$700$700$700 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$11,420$12,920$14,805$15,455$5,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,210$7,710$9,595$10,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,784-7,179-8,934-9,5370

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182017
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.3,019 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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC350e

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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