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

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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,150

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $30,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,517

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $27,739

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Model Year201820182018
ModelSLCSLCBeetle
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43SE
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $48,400 $61,350 $28,040
Base Invoice $45,012 $57,056 $26,917
Premium 1 Package 2,500    
Premium 3 Package 9,600 6,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350    
Premium Package     2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Floor mats     130
Wind blocker     500
Premium 1 Package 2,325    
Premium 3 Package 8,928 6,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Rear spoiler 326    
Premium Package     2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Floor mats     100
Wind blocker     400
Options (change) 13,170 7,370 3,260
Options (change) 12,249 6,855 2,750
Destination 995 995 850
Total Price $62,565 $69,715 $32,150
Total Invoice $58,256 $64,906 $30,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,447
Model Year201820182018
ModelSLCSLCBeetle
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43SE
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine241hp I4362hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$62,565$69,715$32,150
Adjustments for Features-8,905-9,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,660$59,960$32,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,300$0
Total Invoice$58,256$64,906$30,517
Adjustments for Features-8,292-9,0820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,964$55,824$30,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,860$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820182018
ModelSLCSLCBeetle
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43SE
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
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, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Roll bar$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500 
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Power convertible top  $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces $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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
No leather in second row $-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 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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$17,055$17,905$8,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,905$9,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,292-9,0820

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018
ModelSLCBeetle
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in100.0 in
Length162.8 in168.4 in
Width71.5 in71.2 in
Height51.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft37.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested76554%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Analog clock25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested200040%
Total Not Requested294060%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested180039%
Total Not Requested276561%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157563%
Total Not Requested92537%

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