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

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

Lowest Total Price: $32,150

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $100,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,517

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $92,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassBeetle
TrimS550AMG S63AMG S65SE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $131,400 $176,400 $247,900 $28,040
Base Invoice $122,202 $164,052 $230,547 $26,917
Premium Package       2,500
Wind blocker       500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Floor mats       130
Premium Package       2,150
Wind blocker       400
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Floor mats       100
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,260
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,750
Destination 925 925 925 850
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $132,325 $177,325 $250,525 $32,150
Total Invoice $123,127 $164,977 $233,172 $30,517

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $88,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,714
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassBeetle
TrimS550AMG S63AMG S65SE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12174hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 131940, 24400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20235/45-18
Total Price$132,325$177,325$250,525$32,150
Adjustments for Features-11,710-15,610-22,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$120,615$161,715$228,015$32,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$41,100$107,400$0
Total Invoice$123,127$164,977$233,172$30,517
Adjustments for Features-10,896-14,523-20,9510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$112,231$150,454$212,221$30,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,223$99,990$0

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

Model Year2017201720172018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassBeetle
TrimS550AMG S63AMG S65SE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power door closers$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Wind blocker   $300
Wind blocker, automatic$500$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Animal detection, night  $50 
Around view cameras $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Night vision  $1750 
Pedestrian detection, night  $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  $200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250$250$250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0 
Front splitter spoiler $200$200 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input   $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Chronometer $100$100 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350 
Headlights with Swarovski crystal accents  $0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front row armrests  $100 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Rapid-heating front seats $0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting  $1000 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension  $500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$16,670$20,570$27,470$4,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,710$15,610$22,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,896-14,523-20,9510

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

Model Year20172018
ModelS-ClassBeetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase115.9 in100.0 in
Length197.9 in168.4 in
Width74.7 in71.2 in
Height56.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,820 lb.3,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.4 ft37.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested162565%
Total Not Requested87535%

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