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

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

Lowest Total Price: $36,270

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $28,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,773

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $25,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201820182018
ModelBeetleC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimR-Line SELAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $34,950 $60,800 $73,500 $81,500
Base Invoice $33,553 $56,544 $68,355 $75,795
Wind blocker 500      
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625 625
Smartphone integration   350 350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
AMG Leather Package     2,590  
Wood trim       0
Wind blocker 400      
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581 581
Smartphone integration   326 326 326
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
AMG Leather Package     2,409  
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 500 3,315 4,285 1,695
Options (change) 400 3,084 3,986 1,577
Destination 820 995 995 995
Total Price $36,270 $65,110 $78,780 $84,190
Total Invoice $34,773 $60,623 $73,336 $78,367

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,034
Model Year2016201820182018
ModelBeetleC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimR-Line SELAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 5?, 5?, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/45-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$36,270$65,110$78,780$84,190
Adjustments for Features0-8,395-7,095-7,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,270$56,715$71,685$76,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,970$19,480
Total Invoice$34,773$60,623$73,336$78,367
Adjustments for Features0-7,816-6,605-7,442
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,773$52,807$66,731$70,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,924$18,118

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

Model Year2016201820182018
ModelBeetleC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimR-Line SELAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100$100
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
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
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  $0
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Aux input$50   
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Mirrorlink support$0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
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$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Suggestive steering $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,820$11,215$9,915$10,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,395$7,095$7,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,816-6,605-7,442

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

Model Year20162018
ModelBeetleC-Class
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.0 in111.8 in
Length168.4 in184.5 in
Width71.2 in71.3 in
Height58.0 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,837 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.1 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume7.1 ft38.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Smartphone integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Smartphone integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Smartphone integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested258%
Total Not Requested30092%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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