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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: $36,270

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $24,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,773

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $22,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelSLCSLCBeetle
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43R-Line SEL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $48,400 $61,350 $34,950
Base Invoice $45,012 $57,056 $33,553
Premium 1 Package 2,500    
Premium 2 Package 7,500 4,550  
Leather seating surfaces 770    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350    
Wind blocker     500
Premium 1 Package 2,325    
Premium 2 Package 6,975 4,232  
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Rear spoiler 326    
Wind blocker     400
Options (change) 11,840 5,270 500
Options (change) 11,012 4,902 400
Destination 995 995 820
Total Price $61,235 $67,615 $36,270
Total Invoice $57,019 $62,953 $34,773

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,466
Model Year201820182016
ModelSLCSLCBeetle
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43R-Line SEL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine241hp I4362hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT9T9M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$61,235$67,615$36,270
Adjustments for Features-8,355-8,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,880$59,260$36,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,380$0
Total Invoice$57,019$62,953$34,773
Adjustments for Features-7,780-7,7790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,239$55,174$34,773
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,935$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820182016
ModelSLCSLCBeetle
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43R-Line SEL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
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 
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
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
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
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 
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 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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,655$15,655$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,355$8,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,780-7,7790

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182016
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 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Analog clock25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested145046%
Total Not Requested169054%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested107539%
Total Not Requested169061%

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