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

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $31,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $28,532

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201620162016201620162016
ModelBeetleGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimSEGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,020 $52,500 $51,100 $64,600 $65,850 $99,950 $107,100
Base Invoice $23,058 $48,825 $47,523 $60,078 $61,241 $92,954 $99,603
Premium Package 2,500            
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130            
Floor mats 235            
Parktronic Package   970 970 970 970    
Premium 1 Package   3,830 3,830        
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720    
Premium Package 2,150            
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100            
Floor mats 185            
Parktronic Package   902 902 902 902    
Premium 1 Package   3,562 3,562        
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670    
Options (change) 2,865 6,910 6,910 3,080 3,080 0 0
Options (change) 2,435 6,427 6,427 2,865 2,865 0 0
Destination 850 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $27,735 $60,335 $58,935 $68,605 $65,770 $100,875 $108,025
Total Invoice $26,343 $56,177 $54,875 $63,868 $60,946 $93,879 $100,528

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,027
Model Year2018201620162016201620162016
ModelBeetleGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimSEGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine174hp I4201hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/55-18255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$27,735$60,335$58,935$68,605$65,770$100,875$108,025
Adjustments for Features0-8,385-6,885-10,210-10,160-13,485-14,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$51,950$52,050$58,395$55,610$87,390$93,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100$6,445$3,660$35,440$41,940
Total Invoice$26,343$56,177$54,875$63,868$60,946$93,879$100,528
Adjustments for Features0-7,807-6,411-9,505-9,415-12,550-13,154
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$48,370$48,464$54,363$51,531$81,329$87,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$94$5,993$3,161$32,959$39,004

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year2018201620162016201620162016
ModelBeetleGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimSEGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0      
AWD $1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
RWD  $0    
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75 $75$75
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras     $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100      
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100      
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25      
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat    $150  
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0      
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250$250$250
Cargo mat$40      
Console with shifter$150      
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0  
9 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100      
Aux input$50      
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0      
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200      
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer     $100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50      
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125      
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10      
Xenon HID headlights$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover      $0
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250$250
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$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$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Metal pedals     $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0    
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,610$11,995$10,495$13,820$13,770$17,095$17,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,385$6,885$10,210$10,160$13,485$14,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,807-6,411-9,505-9,415-12,550-13,154

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20182016
ModelBeetleGLE
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.0 in114.8 in
Length168.4 in189.1 in
Width71.2 in75.8 in
Height58.5 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.4,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft380.3 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 lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157563%
Total Not Requested92537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested167576%
Total Not Requested51524%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested167576%
Total Not Requested51524%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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