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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $32,150 Volkswagen Beetle SE | |||||
| Difference: $66,965 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,517 Volkswagen Beetle SE | |||||
| Difference: $61,812 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Beetle |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | SE |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $95,300 | $133,200 | $129,300 | $187,200 | $28,040 |
| Base Invoice | $88,629 | $123,876 | $120,249 | $174,096 | $26,917 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 510 | 510 | 510 | 510 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,500 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 130 | ||||
| Floor mats | 130 | ||||
| Wind blocker | 500 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 474 | 474 | 474 | 474 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,150 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 100 | ||||
| Floor mats | 100 | ||||
| Wind blocker | 400 | ||||
| Options (change) | 1,640 | 1,640 | 1,640 | 1,640 | 3,260 |
| Options (change) | 1,525 | 1,525 | 1,525 | 1,525 | 2,750 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 850 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 0 |
| Total Price | $99,115 | $138,315 | $134,415 | $192,315 | $32,150 |
| Total Invoice | $92,329 | $128,876 | $125,249 | $179,096 | $30,517 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,570 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,060 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Beetle |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | SE |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 510hp V8 | 604hp V12 | 174hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T5 | T5 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $99,115 | $138,315 | $134,415 | $192,315 | $32,150 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,395 | -11,095 | -10,245 | -11,195 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $89,720 | $127,220 | $124,170 | $181,120 | $32,150 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $37,500 | $34,450 | $91,400 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $92,329 | $128,876 | $125,249 | $179,096 | $30,517 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,752 | -10,338 | -9,546 | -10,425 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $83,577 | $118,538 | $115,703 | $168,671 | $30,517 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $34,961 | $32,126 | $85,094 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Beetle |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | SE |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wind blocker | $300 | ||||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||||
| App support | $0 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $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 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |
| 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 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | ||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $17,840 | $19,540 | $18,690 | $19,640 | $8,445 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $9,395 | $11,095 | $10,245 | $11,195 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -8,752 | -10,338 | -9,546 | -10,425 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | SL | Beetle |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 100.0 in |
| Length | 178.5 in | 168.4 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 71.2 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,221 lb. | 3,226 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 43.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 31.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.3 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 235/45HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 30% |
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