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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,735 Volkswagen Beetle SE | |||||
| Difference: $46,105 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343 Volkswagen Beetle SE | |||||
| Difference: $42,394 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Beetle | GL | GL | GL | GL |
| Trim | SE | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | AMG GL63 |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $24,020 | $64,550 | $66,200 | $91,300 | $122,100 |
| Base Invoice | $23,058 | $60,032 | $61,566 | $84,909 | $112,623 |
| Premium Package | 2,500 | ||||
| Floor mats | 235 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 130 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | 1,390 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,410 | 4,410 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | |||
| Lane departure warning | 875 | 875 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,150 | ||||
| Floor mats | 185 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 100 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | 1,293 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,101 | 4,101 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | |||
| Lane departure warning | 814 | 814 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | |||
| Options (change) | 2,865 | 8,365 | 8,365 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 2,435 | 7,780 | 7,780 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 850 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $27,735 | $73,840 | $75,490 | $92,225 | $123,025 |
| Total Invoice | $26,343 | $68,737 | $70,271 | $85,834 | $113,548 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,320 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,354 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Beetle | GL | GL | GL | GL |
| Trim | SE | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | AMG GL63 |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 174hp I4 | 240hp V6 D | 362hp V6 | 429hp V8 | 550hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | 80, 8 | 80, 8 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 275/55-19 | 275/55-19 | 295/40-21 | 295/40-21 |
| Total Price | $27,735 | $73,840 | $75,490 | $92,225 | $123,025 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -10,785 | -10,935 | -15,300 | -19,875 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,735 | $63,055 | $64,555 | $76,925 | $103,150 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $13,870 | $40,095 |
| Total Invoice | $26,343 | $68,737 | $70,271 | $85,834 | $113,548 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -10,040 | -10,179 | -14,240 | -18,344 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $26,343 | $58,697 | $60,092 | $71,594 | $95,204 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,395 | $12,897 | $36,507 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Beetle | GL | GL | GL | GL |
| Trim | SE | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | AMG GL63 |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | |||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| 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 | |||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | ||||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | ||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| USB port | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| 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, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $200 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| 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 release, second row seats | $50 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,460 | $15,245 | $15,395 | $19,760 | $24,335 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $10,785 | $10,935 | $15,300 | $19,875 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -10,040 | -10,179 | -14,240 | -18,344 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 |
| Model | Beetle | GL |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 100.0 in | 121.0 in |
| Length | 168.4 in | 201.6 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 76.4 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,013 lb. | 5,372 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 26.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.3 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.1 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 49.0 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 31.4 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.4 | 49.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 29.9 ft3 | 93.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 235/45HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1575 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Lane departure warning system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | 75 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1425 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 1215 | 46% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Lane departure warning system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | 75 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1425 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 1215 | 46% |
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