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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen New 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 New Beetle Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $26,155 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 | |||||
| Difference: $61,720 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $24,472 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 | |||||
| Difference: $57,317 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2006 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | New Beetle |
| Trim | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 | 2.5 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $86,950 | $110,800 | $151,350 | $219,850 | $22,120 |
| Base Invoice | $80,864 | $103,044 | $140,756 | $204,461 | $20,696 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Package 1 | 1,325 | ||||
| Package 2 | 1,705 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 375 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Package 1 | 1,231 | ||||
| Package 2 | 1,584 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 331 | ||||
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,405 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,146 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 630 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 |
| Total Price | $87,875 | $111,725 | $152,275 | $222,075 | $26,155 |
| Total Invoice | $81,789 | $103,969 | $141,681 | $206,686 | $24,472 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen New Beetle
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,630 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,272 | |||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2006 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | New Beetle |
| Trim | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 | 2.5 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 362hp V6 | 449hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 | 150hp I5 |
| Transmission | T9 | T9 | T7 | T7 | M5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 600, 11 | 900, 12 | ?, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $87,875 | $111,725 | $152,275 | $222,075 | $26,155 |
| Adjustments for Features | -15,090 | -18,140 | -22,965 | -27,065 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $72,785 | $93,585 | $129,310 | $195,010 | $26,155 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $20,800 | $56,525 | $122,225 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $81,789 | $103,969 | $141,681 | $206,686 | $24,472 |
| Adjustments for Features | -14,045 | -16,881 | -21,367 | -25,189 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $67,744 | $87,088 | $120,314 | $181,497 | $24,472 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $19,344 | $52,570 | $113,753 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen New Beetle
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2006 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | New Beetle |
| Trim | SL450 | SL550 | AMG SL63 | AMG SL65 | 2.5 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Wind blocker | $300 | ||||
| Wind blocker, power small | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | ||||
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Adaptive windshield washer system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel | $2000 | ||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power convertible top | $4000 | ||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $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 recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $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 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active curve tilting | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $20,330 | $23,380 | $28,205 | $32,305 | $5,240 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $15,090 | $18,140 | $22,965 | $27,065 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -14,045 | -16,881 | -21,367 | -25,189 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen New Beetle
| Model Year | 2017 | 2006 |
| Model | SL | New Beetle |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 101.7 in | 98.8 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 161.1 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 67.9 in |
| Height | 51.2 in | 59.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,827 lb. | 3,165 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.5 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 42.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 31.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 5.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 5.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
| Package 1 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power convertible top | 4000 | Yes |
| Wind blocker | 300 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 4215 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 7% |
| Package 2 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| 225/45HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 27% |
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