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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: $39,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $36,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelBeetleE-ClassE-Class
TrimSEE350AMG E63 S
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,020 $59,900 $104,300
Base Invoice $23,058 $55,707 $96,999
Premium Package 2,500    
Floor mats 235    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Parktronic Package   970  
Premium 1 Package   3,530  
Lane departure warning   875 875
KEYLESS-GO Package   750  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720  
Premium Package 2,150    
Floor mats 185    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Parktronic Package   902  
Premium 1 Package   3,283  
Lane departure warning   814 814
KEYLESS-GO Package   698  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670  
Options (change) 2,865 6,845 875
Options (change) 2,435 6,367 814
Destination 850 925 925
Total Price $27,735 $67,670 $106,100
Total Invoice $26,343 $62,999 $98,738

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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: $31,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,780
Model Year201820162016
ModelBeetleE-ClassE-Class
TrimSEE350AMG E63 S
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine174hp I4302hp V6577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
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$67,670$106,100
Adjustments for Features0-8,460-13,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$59,210$92,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,630
Total Invoice$26,343$62,999$98,738
Adjustments for Features0-7,876-12,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$55,123$86,398
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$31,275

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

Model Year201820162016
ModelBeetleE-ClassE-Class
TrimSEE350AMG E63 S
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
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 
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
Lane departure warning $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
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 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50 $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats $600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
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
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,485$12,945$17,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,460$13,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,876-12,340

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

Model Year20182016
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
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 E-Class E350

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested112553%
Total Not Requested99047%
KEYLESS-GO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S

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

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