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

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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,155

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $24,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,472

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $22,433

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172006
ModelSLCSLCNew Beetle
TrimSLC300AMG SLC432.5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $47,950 $60,300 $22,120
Base Invoice $44,594 $56,079 $20,696
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces 770    
Package 1     1,325
Package 2     1,705
Satellite radio     375
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Package 1     1,231
Package 2     1,584
Satellite radio     331
Options (change) 1,490 720 3,405
Options (change) 1,386 670 3,146
Destination 925 925 630
Total Price $50,365 $61,945 $26,155
Total Invoice $46,905 $57,674 $24,472

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,615
Model Year201720172006
ModelSLCSLCNew Beetle
TrimSLC300AMG SLC432.5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine241hp I4362hp V6150hp I5
TransmissionT9T9M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8500, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$50,365$61,945$26,155
Adjustments for Features-8,395-9,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,970$52,260$26,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,290$0
Total Invoice$46,905$57,674$24,472
Adjustments for Features-7,818-9,0170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,087$48,657$24,472
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,570$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201720172006
ModelSLCSLCNew Beetle
TrimSLC300AMG SLC432.5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key $250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Power convertible top  $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats $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 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 
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$14,695$15,985$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,395$9,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,818-9,0170

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20172006
ModelSLCNew Beetle
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in98.8 in
Length162.8 in161.1 in
Width71.5 in67.9 in
Height51.3 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft35.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft35.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power convertible top4000Yes
Wind blocker300No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested421593%
Total Not Requested3007%
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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