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

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,150

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $37,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,517

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $34,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelBeetleE-Class
TrimSEE400
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,040 $66,300
Base Invoice $26,917 $61,659
Premium Package 2,500  
Wind blocker 500  
Floor mats 130  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Satellite radio   460
Blind spot warning system   550
Rear spoiler   350
Premium Package 2,150  
Wind blocker 400  
Floor mats 100  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Satellite radio   428
Blind spot warning system   512
Rear spoiler   326
Options (change) 3,260 2,080
Options (change) 2,750 1,936
Destination 850 995
Total Price $32,150 $69,375
Total Invoice $30,517 $64,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,430
Model Year20182018
ModelBeetleE-Class
TrimSEE400
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine174hp I4329hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$32,150$69,375
Adjustments for Features0-7,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,150$62,240
Total Invoice$30,517$64,590
Adjustments for Features0-6,643
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,517$57,947

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

Model Year20182018
ModelBeetleE-Class
TrimSEE400
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker$300 
Wind blocker, automatic $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
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
Neck-level heating, front seats $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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,345$11,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,643

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

Model Year20182018
ModelBeetleE-Class
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.0 in113.1 in
Length168.4 in190.0 in
Width71.2 in73.2 in
Height58.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.4,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.1 in48.4 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in34.1 in
Cargo Volume7.1 ft39.5 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, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested117547%
Total Not Requested132553%

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