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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $10,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $9,527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006200620062006
ModelBeetleC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSEC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,020 $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $23,058 $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Premium Package 2,500          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130          
Floor mats 235          
Sunroof Package   1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690 690 690
Folding second row seats   290 290 290 290  
Satellite radio   500 500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   680 680 680 680  
Bluetooth cell phone link   765 765 765 765 765
Xenon HID headlights   790 790 790 790 790
Telematics service, such as OnStar   820 820 820 820  
Navigation system   2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
Premium Package 2,150          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100          
Floor mats 185          
Sunroof Package   1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642 642 642 642
Folding second row seats   270 270 270 270  
Satellite radio   465 465 465 465 465
Heated front seats   633 633 633 633  
Bluetooth cell phone link   711 711 711 711 711
Xenon HID headlights   735 735 735 735 735
Telematics service, such as OnStar   763 763 763 763  
Navigation system   2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
Options (change) 2,865 8,535 8,535 8,535 8,535 4,955
Options (change) 2,435 7,939 7,939 7,939 7,939 4,608
Destination 850 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $27,735 $38,510 $42,260 $46,860 $47,460 $61,480
Total Invoice $26,343 $35,870 $39,358 $43,636 $44,194 $57,322

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,068
Model Year201820062006200620062006
ModelBeetleC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSEC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$27,735$38,510$42,260$46,860$47,460$61,480
Adjustments for Features-5700-1,225-800-2,025-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,165$38,510$41,035$46,060$45,435$59,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$20,970
Total Invoice$26,343$35,870$39,358$43,636$44,194$57,322
Adjustments for Features-5410-1,141-745-1,886-1,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,802$35,870$38,217$42,891$42,308$55,457
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,347$7,021$6,438$19,587

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

Model Year201820062006200620062006
ModelBeetleC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSEC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed manual $150 $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key$250     
Remote app$25     
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200     
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Obstacle detection, front$150     
Obstacle detection, rear$250     
Rear side airbags     $300
Rearview camera$200     
Secondary collision brake assist$25     
Tire-pressure monitor$75     
Vehicle health reports$0     
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Cargo mat$40     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers     $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25 $25
Rear spoiler$200    $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100     
App support$0     
Apple CarPlay support$100     
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25     
HD radio$50     
Mirrorlink support$0     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     
Surround sound     $250
Traffic + travel information$25     
Voice control for nav and audio$100     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights$50     
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Memory system, 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$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0     
Wood trim  $300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$3,935$3,365$4,590$4,165$5,390$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$570$0$1,225$800$2,025$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-5410-1,141-745-1,886-1,865

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

Model Year20182006
ModelBeetleC-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in106.9 in
Length168.4 in178.4 in
Width71.2 in68.0 in
Height58.5 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft312.2 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 lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested122549%
Total Not Requested127551%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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