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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: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $29,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $26,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182017
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEBeetle
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700 $32,550
Base Invoice $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021 $31,249
Premium 2 Package 6,190 2,120 2,000      
Parktronic Package 970 970 970      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720      
designo Package     4,200      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           130
Premium 2 Package 5,757 1,972 1,860      
Parktronic Package 902 902 902      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670      
designo Package     3,906      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           100
Options (change) 9,500 5,430 7,890 0 0 130
Options (change) 8,836 5,051 7,338 0 0 100
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 820
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0
Total Price $62,695 $74,175 $71,500 $103,545 $110,695 $33,500
Total Invoice $58,377 $69,054 $66,279 $96,367 $103,016 $32,169

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,737
Model Year201820182018201820182017
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEBeetle
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionT7T9T7T7T7S6
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)255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21235/40-19
Total Price$62,695$74,175$71,500$103,545$110,695$33,500
Adjustments for Features-6,950-10,625-11,600-12,225-12,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,745$63,550$59,900$91,320$97,820$33,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,805$4,155$35,575$42,075$0
Total Invoice$58,377$69,054$66,279$96,367$103,016$32,169
Adjustments for Features-6,471-9,891-10,753-11,378-11,9820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,906$59,163$55,526$84,989$91,034$32,169
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,257$3,620$33,083$39,128$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820182018201820182017
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEBeetle
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SR-Line SEL
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 automated manual     $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 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
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$0
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
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 
Boost gauge     $75
Chronometer   $100$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 
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$250$250
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$150 
Metal pedals $75$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$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$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 suede headliner  $650 $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$0
Total Value of Features$11,070$14,745$15,720$16,345$16,995$4,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,950$10,625$11,600$12,225$12,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,471-9,891-10,753-11,378-11,9820

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182017
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.3,019 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, configurable0Yes
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

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, configurable0Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested115053%
Total Not Requested100047%
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, configurable0Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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