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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: $19,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $17,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201320132013
ModelBeetleC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSEC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,020 $37,800 $43,200 $62,330
Base Invoice $23,058 $35,154 $40,176 $57,967
Premium Package 2,500      
Floor mats 235      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130      
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790 2,790
Satellite radio   460    
Lane departure warning   850 850 850
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Proximity key   650 650 650
Heated front seats   750    
Wood trim       0
Premium Package 2,150      
Floor mats 185      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100      
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595 2,595
Satellite radio   428    
Lane departure warning   791 791 791
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669
Proximity key   605 605 605
Heated front seats   698    
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 2,865 8,480 7,270 7,270
Options (change) 2,435 7,888 6,762 6,762
Destination 850 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $27,735 $47,185 $51,375 $72,205
Total Invoice $26,343 $43,947 $47,843 $67,334

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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: $15,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,372
Model Year2018201320132013
ModelBeetleC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSEC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine174hp I4201hp I4302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$27,735$47,185$51,375$72,205
Adjustments for Features0-3,470-3,870-4,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$43,715$47,505$67,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,790$23,870
Total Invoice$26,343$43,947$47,843$67,334
Adjustments for Features0-3,232-3,604-4,308
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$40,715$44,239$63,026
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,524$22,311

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

Model Year2018201320132013
ModelBeetleC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSEC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
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 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0   
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,710$7,180$7,580$8,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,470$3,870$4,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,232-3,604-4,308

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

Model Year20182013
ModelBeetleC-Class
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase100.0 in108.7 in
Length168.4 in180.7 in
Width71.2 in69.7 in
Height58.5 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.3,539 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in50.3 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft311.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft311.7 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 lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157563%
Total Not Requested92537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested36528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested36528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested36528%

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