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

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,649

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $28,676

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,159

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $26,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018201820182018
ModelNew BeetleC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5C300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,240 $51,200 $60,800 $73,500 $81,500
Base Invoice $21,044 $47,616 $56,544 $68,355 $75,795
Package 1 1,445        
Package 2 1,750        
iPod integration 199        
Satellite radio 375 460      
Leather Seating Package   1,950      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Leather seating surfaces     1,620    
AMG Leather Package       2,590  
Wood trim         0
Package 1 1,342        
Package 2 1,626        
iPod integration 176        
Satellite radio 331 428      
Leather Seating Package   1,814      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670
Leather seating surfaces     1,507    
AMG Leather Package       2,409  
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 3,769 3,130 2,340 3,310 720
Options (change) 3,475 2,912 2,177 3,079 670
Destination 640 995 995 995 995
Total Price $26,649 $55,325 $64,135 $77,805 $83,215
Total Invoice $25,159 $51,523 $59,716 $72,429 $77,460

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,461
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,782
Model Year20072018201820182018
ModelNew BeetleC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5C300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM5T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 5?, 5?, 5?, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$26,649$55,325$64,135$77,805$83,215
Adjustments for Features0-9,215-11,865-10,665-11,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,649$46,110$52,270$67,140$71,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,160$21,030$25,540
Total Invoice$25,159$51,523$59,716$72,429$77,460
Adjustments for Features0-8,582-11,047-9,928-10,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,159$42,941$48,669$62,501$66,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,728$19,560$23,754

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20072018201820182018
ModelNew BeetleC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.5C300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100$100$100
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$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 
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Boost gauge  $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$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
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim $300  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$975$10,190$12,840$11,640$12,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,215$11,865$10,665$11,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,582-11,047-9,928-10,765

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20072018
ModelNew BeetleC-Class
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.8 in111.8 in
Length161.1 in184.5 in
Width67.9 in71.3 in
Height59.1 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,165 lb.3,837 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.1 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.5 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume5.0 ft38.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power convertible top4000Yes
Wind blocker300Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested4515100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%

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