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

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $30,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $27,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelR-ClassBeetle
TrimR350 / R320SE
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $47,650 $24,020
Base Invoice $44,315 $23,058
Premium I Package 5,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Proximity key 1,130  
Heated front seats 720  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650  
Panoramic sunroof 1,050  
Premium Package   2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Floor mats   235
Premium I Package 4,976  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Proximity key 1,051  
Heated front seats 670  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604  
Panoramic sunroof 976  
Premium Package   2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Floor mats   185
Options (change) 9,620 2,865
Options (change) 8,947 2,435
Destination 875 850
Total Price $58,145 $27,735
Total Invoice $54,137 $26,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,422
Model Year20092018
ModelR-ClassBeetle
TrimR350 / R320SE
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/19 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$58,145$27,735
Adjustments for Features-5,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,375$27,735
Total Invoice$54,137$26,343
Adjustments for Features-5,3720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,765$26,343

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092018
ModelR-ClassBeetle
TrimR350 / R320SE
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$10,120$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3720

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092018
ModelR-ClassBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase126.6 in100.0 in
Length203.0 in168.4 in
Width75.7 in71.2 in
Height65.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,829 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in31.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.0 ft329.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested170057%
Total Not Requested129043%

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 lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested120048%
Total Not Requested130052%

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