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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $43,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $39,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201620162016
ModelBeetleCLSCLSCLS
TrimSECLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,020 $66,900 $74,100 $107,800
Base Invoice $23,058 $62,217 $68,913 $100,254
Premium Package 2,500      
Floor mats 235      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130      
Night Package   300 300  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,610    
Lane departure warning   875 875 875
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Premium Package 2,150      
Floor mats 185      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100      
Night Package   279 279  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,497    
Lane departure warning   814 814 814
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Options (change) 2,865 3,225 1,615 875
Options (change) 2,435 2,999 1,502 814
Destination 850 925 925 925
Total Price $27,735 $71,050 $76,640 $109,600
Total Invoice $26,343 $66,141 $71,340 $101,993

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,044
Model Year2018201620162016
ModelBeetleCLSCLSCLS
TrimSECLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$27,735$71,050$76,640$109,600
Adjustments for Features0-7,255-8,195-12,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$63,795$68,445$97,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,650$33,460
Total Invoice$26,343$66,141$71,340$101,993
Adjustments for Features0-6,754-7,628-11,488
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$59,387$63,712$90,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,325$31,118

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2018201620162016
ModelBeetleCLSCLSCLS
TrimSECLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0 
Body kit   $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0 $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100 $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50  $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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$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 headrest height adjuster, passenger 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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,560$11,815$12,755$16,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,255$8,195$12,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,754-7,628-11,488

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182016
ModelBeetleCLS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in113.2 in
Length168.4 in194.5 in
Width71.2 in74.1 in
Height58.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.4,035 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 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested162565%
Total Not Requested87535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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