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

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

Lowest Total Price: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $91,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $83,774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelBeetleG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-Class
TrimR-Line SELG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G65
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,550 $123,600 $227,300 $142,800 $222,700
Base Invoice $31,249 $114,948 $211,389 $132,804 $207,111
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100        
Options (change) 130 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 100 0 0 0 0
Destination 820 995 995 995 995
Total Price $33,500 $124,595 $228,295 $143,795 $223,695
Total Invoice $32,169 $115,943 $212,384 $133,799 $208,106

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $81,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,687
Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelBeetleG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-Class
TrimR-Line SELG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G65
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4416hp V8416hp V8563hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionS6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9450, 13450, 13450, 13450, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19275/55-19325/55-22275/50-20295/40-21
Total Price$33,500$124,595$228,295$143,795$223,695
Adjustments for Features0-9,765-35,390-10,540-9,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,500$114,830$192,905$133,255$213,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$78,075$18,425$98,975
Total Invoice$32,169$115,943$212,384$133,799$208,106
Adjustments for Features0-9,087-32,923-9,807-9,201
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,169$106,856$179,461$123,992$198,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$72,605$17,136$92,049

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

Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelBeetleG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-Class
TrimR-Line SELG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G65
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD w/low range $2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Cruise control$150    
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key$250    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Front side airbags$350    
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0    
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield $250$250$250$250
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150
Lockable front differential $150$150$150$150
Lockable rear differential $150$150$150$150
Portal axles  $25000  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25
Brush guard $500 $500 
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)  $100  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
External spare tire shell $100$100$100$100
Externally-mounted spare $0$0$0$0
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  $0$0
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200    
Running boards $350$350$350$350
Skid plates $150$150$150$150
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25$25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0    
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge$75    
Chronometer$100    
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,620$14,385$40,010$15,160$14,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,765$35,390$10,540$9,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,087-32,923-9,807-9,201

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

Model Year20172018
ModelBeetleG-Class
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.0 in112.2 in
Length168.4 in187.6 in
Width71.2 in71.8 in
Height58.5 in76.9 in
Curb Weight3,019 lb.5,821 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.25.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in52.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in41.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft340.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft375.1 ft3

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