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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: $35,115 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line | |||
| Difference: $116,510 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,663 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line | |||
| Difference: $107,413 | |||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2014 |
| Model | SL | SL | Beetle |
| Trim | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 | R-Line |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $149,700 | $217,550 | $29,395 |
| Base Invoice | $139,221 | $202,322 | $28,219 |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |
| Sound and Nav Package | 4,400 | ||
| Wind blocker | 500 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 930 | 930 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |
| Sound and Nav Package | 4,224 | ||
| Wind blocker | 400 | ||
| Options (change) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 4,900 |
| Options (change) | 930 | 930 | 4,624 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 820 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 | 0 |
| Total Price | $151,625 | $220,775 | $35,115 |
| Total Invoice | $141,076 | $205,477 | $33,663 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $99,015 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $91,135 | |||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2014 |
| Model | SL | SL | Beetle |
| Trim | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 | R-Line |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 | 210hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 11 | 900, 12 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 235/40-19 |
| Total Price | $151,625 | $220,775 | $35,115 |
| Adjustments for Features | -17,495 | -23,795 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $134,130 | $196,980 | $35,115 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $62,850 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $141,076 | $205,477 | $33,663 |
| Adjustments for Features | -16,278 | -22,146 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $124,798 | $183,331 | $33,663 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $58,533 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2014 |
| Model | SL | SL | Beetle |
| Trim | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 | R-Line |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Wind blocker | $300 | ||
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | $300 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Night vision | $1750 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | ||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | |
| Power convertible top | $4000 | ||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather headliner | $1000 | ||
| 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 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | |
| 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 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 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $23,680 | $29,980 | $6,185 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $17,495 | $23,795 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -16,278 | -22,146 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2016 | 2014 |
| Model | SL | Beetle |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 101.8 in | 100.0 in |
| Length | 181.8 in | 168.4 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 71.2 in |
| Height | 51.8 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,936 lb. | 3,158 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.5 in | 55.3 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 | 8.5 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
| Sound and Nav Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| 235/40HR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2725 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 27% |
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