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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: $20,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $18,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016201620162016
ModelBeetleC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSEC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,020 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $23,058 $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Premium Package 2,500          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130          
Floor mats 235          
Premium 1 Package   700 700      
Blind spot warning system   550 550      
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Parktronic Package   970 970 970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Heated front seats   580 580 580    
Rear spoiler   350 350      
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Wood trim           0
Premium Package 2,150          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100          
Floor mats 185          
Premium 1 Package   651 651      
Blind spot warning system   512 512      
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Parktronic Package   902 902 902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669 669
Heated front seats   539 539 539    
Rear spoiler   326 326      
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 2,865 8,040 8,040 6,440 5,860 5,860
Options (change) 2,435 7,477 7,477 5,988 5,449 5,449
Destination 850 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $27,735 $47,915 $50,412 $58,165 $72,035 $80,035
Total Invoice $26,343 $44,626 $46,665 $54,157 $67,057 $74,497

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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: $16,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,492
Model Year201820162016201620162016
ModelBeetleC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSEC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8?, 8?, 8590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$27,735$47,915$50,412$58,165$72,035$80,035
Adjustments for Features0-4,070-5,595-6,995-7,520-9,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$43,845$44,817$51,170$64,515$70,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$972$7,325$20,670$26,870
Total Invoice$26,343$44,626$46,665$54,157$67,057$74,497
Adjustments for Features0-3,791-5,179-6,513-7,000-8,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$40,835$41,486$47,644$60,057$65,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$651$6,809$19,222$24,987

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

Model Year201820162016201620162016
ModelBeetleC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSEC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Eco accelerator  $100   
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$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$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Secondary collision brake assist$25     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0     
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Cargo mat$40     
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100     
Apple CarPlay support$100     
Aux input$50     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0     
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50     
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather seating surfaces     $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$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$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450$450$450
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim     $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,485$8,555$10,080$11,480$12,005$13,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,070$5,595$6,995$7,520$9,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,791-5,179-6,513-7,000-8,675

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

Model Year20182016
ModelBeetleC-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in111.8 in
Length168.4 in184.5 in
Width71.2 in71.3 in
Height58.5 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft312.6 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 C300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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