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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: $14,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $13,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelBeetleCLACLA
TrimSECLA250AMG CLA45
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,020 $32,050 $49,500
Base Invoice $23,058 $29,807 $46,035
Premium Package 2,500 2,400 2,400
Floor mats 235    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Multimedia Package   2,480 2,480
Parktronic Package   970 970
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Blind spot warning system   550 550
Rear spoiler   300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Premium Package 2,150 2,232 2,232
Floor mats 185    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Multimedia Package   2,306 2,306
Parktronic Package   902 902
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Blind spot warning system   512 512
Rear spoiler   279 279
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Options (change) 2,865 9,750 8,900
Options (change) 2,435 9,067 8,276
Destination 850 925 925
Total Price $27,735 $42,725 $59,325
Total Invoice $26,343 $39,799 $55,236

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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: $11,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,089
Model Year201820162016
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, 9450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$27,735$42,725$59,325
Adjustments for Features0-3,615-7,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$39,110$52,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,925
Total Invoice$26,343$39,799$55,236
Adjustments for Features0-3,367-6,788
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$36,432$48,448
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,016

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201820162016
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 
Power rear side windows $200$200
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 
Body kit  $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Surround sound $250$250
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
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
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $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$3,350$6,965$10,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,615$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,367-6,788

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20182016
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
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157563%
Total Not Requested92537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105083%
Total Not Requested21517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80051%
Total Not Requested77549%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105083%
Total Not Requested21517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80051%
Total Not Requested77549%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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