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

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $14,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $13,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelBeetleCLACLA
TrimSECLA250AMG CLA45
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,020 $32,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $23,058 $30,411 $46,872
Premium Package 2,500 1,800 1,800
Floor mats 235    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Multimedia Package   2,300 2,300
Parktronic Package   970 970
Convenience Package   400 400
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Rear spoiler   300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Premium Package 2,150 1,674 1,674
Floor mats 185    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Multimedia Package   2,139 2,139
Parktronic Package   902 902
Convenience Package   372 372
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Rear spoiler   273  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Options (change) 2,865 8,820 7,670
Options (change) 2,435 8,196 7,132
Destination 850 995 995
Total Price $27,735 $42,515 $59,065
Total Invoice $26,343 $39,602 $54,999

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,960
Model Year201820182018
ModelBeetleCLACLA
TrimSECLA250AMG CLA45
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$27,735$42,515$59,065
Adjustments for Features0-4,615-7,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$37,900$51,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,575
Total Invoice$26,343$39,602$54,999
Adjustments for Features0-4,299-7,068
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$35,303$47,931
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,628

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201820182018
ModelBeetleCLACLA
TrimSECLA250AMG CLA45
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,750$8,365$11,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,615$7,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,299-7,068

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20182018
ModelBeetleCLA
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in106.3 in
Length168.4 in182.3 in
Width71.2 in70.0 in
Height58.5 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft313.1 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 CLA CLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested15046%
Total Not Requested17554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested15046%
Total Not Requested17554%

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