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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $37,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $34,676

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelBeetleE-ClassE-Class
TrimSEE350E63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,020 $57,150 $91,500
Base Invoice $23,058 $53,150 $85,095
Premium Package 2,500    
Floor mats 235    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Lane departure warning   850 850
Premium 2 Package   2,450 2,000
Premium 1 Package   3,500 2,120
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720  
Premium Package 2,150    
Floor mats 185    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Lane departure warning   791 791
Premium 2 Package   2,279 1,860
Premium 1 Package   3,255 1,972
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669  
Options (change) 2,865 7,520 4,970
Options (change) 2,435 6,994 4,623
Destination 850 875 875
Total Price $27,735 $65,545 $97,345
Total Invoice $26,343 $61,019 $90,593

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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: $30,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,824
Model Year201820122012
ModelBeetleE-ClassE-Class
TrimSEE350E63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine174hp I4302hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-17255/35-19
Total Price$27,735$65,545$97,345
Adjustments for Features0-7,360-9,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$58,185$88,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$30,125
Total Invoice$26,343$61,019$90,593
Adjustments for Features0-6,852-8,408
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$54,167$82,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,018

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

Model Year201820122012
ModelBeetleE-ClassE-Class
TrimSEE350E63 AMG
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo mat$40  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather door panel trim  $250
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  
Massage, driver seat  $100
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Rear-facing third row seats $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,685$11,045$12,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,360$9,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,852-8,408

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

Model Year20182012
ModelBeetleE-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.0 in113.2 in
Length168.4 in192.7 in
Width71.2 in73.0 in
Height58.5 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.4,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft357.4 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 E-Class E350

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested127563%
Total Not Requested74037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72549%
Total Not Requested74051%

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