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

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

Lowest Total Price: $21,829

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $71,996

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,328

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $66,994

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassNew Beetle
TrimS550S63 AMG2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hatch
Base Price $92,900 $139,500 $17,180
Base Invoice $86,397 $129,735 $16,107
Package 1     1,390
Package 2     1,755
Satellite radio     375
CD changer, remote     499
Package 1     1,291
Package 2     1,629
Satellite radio     331
CD changer, remote     340
Options (change) 0 0 4,019
Options (change) 0 0 3,591
Destination 925 925 630
Total Price $93,825 $140,425 $21,829
Total Invoice $87,322 $130,660 $20,328

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,526
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,458
Model Year201420142006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassNew Beetle
TrimS550S63 AMG2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hatch
Engine449hp V8577hp V8150hp I5
TransmissionT7T7M5
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-20225/45-17
Total Price$93,825$140,425$21,829
Adjustments for Features-13,470-18,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,355$122,205$21,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$41,850$0
Total Invoice$87,322$130,660$20,328
Adjustments for Features-12,536-16,9530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,786$113,707$20,328
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,921$0

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

Model Year201420142006
ModelS-ClassS-ClassNew Beetle
TrimS550S63 AMG2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0  
AWD $1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Chronometer $100 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,895$20,645$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,470$18,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,536-16,9530

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

Model Year20142006
ModelS-ClassNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hatch
Wheelbase124.6 in98.7 in
Length206.5 in161.1 in
Width74.8 in67.9 in
Height58.7 in59.0 in
Curb Weight4,730 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested140073%
Total Not Requested52527%

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