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

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $80,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $73,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelBeetleCLS
TrimTurboAMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,395 $108,900
Base Invoice $22,459 $101,277
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
Navigation Package 1,600  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Xenon HID headlights 1,000  
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
Navigation Package 1,536  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Xenon HID headlights 860  
Options (change) 5,600 0
Options (change) 5,276 0
Destination 770 995
Total Price $29,765 $109,895
Total Invoice $28,505 $102,272

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $66,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,659
Model Year20122018
ModelBeetleCLS
TrimTurboAMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4577hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$29,765$109,895
Adjustments for Features0-14,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$95,810
Total Invoice$28,505$102,272
Adjustments for Features0-13,108
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,505$89,164

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122018
ModelBeetleCLS
TrimTurboAMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,345$16,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$14,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-13,108

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122018
ModelBeetleCLS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.9 in113.2 in
Length168.4 in194.5 in
Width71.2 in74.1 in
Height58.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested132561%
Total Not Requested85039%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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