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

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,650

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $167,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,117

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $154,831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelSLS AMGBeetle
TrimBaseSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $196,100 $28,040
Base Invoice $182,373 $26,917
Premium Package   2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Floor mats   130
Premium Package   2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Floor mats   100
Options (change) 0 2,760
Options (change) 0 2,350
Destination 875 850
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $198,675 $31,650
Total Invoice $184,948 $30,117

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $162,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $150,409
Model Year20122018
ModelSLS AMGBeetle
TrimBaseSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine563hp V8174hp I4
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19235/45-18
Total Price$198,675$31,650
Adjustments for Features-4,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$193,925$31,650
Total Invoice$184,948$30,117
Adjustments for Features-4,4220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$180,526$30,117

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122018
ModelSLS AMGBeetle
TrimBaseSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Roll bar$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $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 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,570$3,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4220

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122018
ModelSLS AMGBeetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.5 in100.0 in
Length182.6 in168.4 in
Width76.3 in71.2 in
Height49.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,661 lb.3,225 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 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 Volume6.1 ft37.1 ft3

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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 lights50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested162565%
Total Not Requested87535%

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