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

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $33,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $30,527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEBeetle
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700 $24,020
Base Invoice $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021 $23,058
Premium 2 Package 6,190 2,120 2,000      
Parktronic Package 970 970 970      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720      
Premium Package           2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           130
Floor mats           235
Premium 2 Package 5,757 1,972 1,860      
Parktronic Package 902 902 902      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670      
Premium Package           2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           100
Floor mats           185
Options (change) 7,880 3,810 3,690 0 0 2,865
Options (change) 7,329 3,544 3,432 0 0 2,435
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0
Total Price $61,075 $72,555 $67,300 $103,545 $110,695 $27,735
Total Invoice $56,870 $67,547 $62,373 $96,367 $103,016 $26,343

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,418
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEBeetle
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8174hp I4
TransmissionT7T9T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21235/45-18
Total Price$61,075$72,555$67,300$103,545$110,695$27,735
Adjustments for Features-7,635-11,310-11,035-13,810-14,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,440$61,245$56,265$89,735$96,235$27,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,805$2,825$36,295$42,795$0
Total Invoice$56,870$67,547$62,373$96,367$103,016$26,343
Adjustments for Features-7,109-10,529-10,227-12,853-13,4570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,761$57,018$52,146$83,514$89,559$26,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,257$2,385$33,753$39,798$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEBeetle
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200$1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75$75 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear     $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist     $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150   
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250 
Cargo mat     $40
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$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$0 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support     $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer   $100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights     $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300 
Door sill trim plates     $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    $0
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,145$14,820$14,545$17,320$17,970$3,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,635$11,310$11,035$13,810$14,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,109-10,529-10,227-12,853-13,4570

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018
ModelGLEBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.8 in100.0 in
Length189.1 in168.4 in
Width75.8 in71.2 in
Height70.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,651 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested157535%
Total Not Requested291565%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157563%
Total Not Requested92537%

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