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

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,155

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $42,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,472

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $39,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelNew BeetleE-Class
Trim2.5E400
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,120 $66,300
Base Invoice $20,696 $61,659
Package 1 1,325  
Package 2 1,705  
Satellite radio 375 460
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Package 1 1,231  
Package 2 1,584  
Satellite radio 331 428
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 3,405 1,180
Options (change) 3,146 1,098
Destination 630 995
Total Price $26,155 $68,475
Total Invoice $24,472 $63,752

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,522
Model Year20062018
ModelNew BeetleE-Class
Trim2.5E400
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5329hp V6
TransmissionM5T9
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$26,155$68,475
Adjustments for Features0-11,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,155$56,920
Total Invoice$24,472$63,752
Adjustments for Features0-10,758
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,472$52,994

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

Model Year20062018
ModelNew BeetleE-Class
Trim2.5E400
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker$300 
Wind blocker, automatic $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,350$12,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,758

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

Model Year20062018
ModelNew BeetleE-Class
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.8 in113.1 in
Length161.1 in190.0 in
Width67.9 in73.2 in
Height59.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,165 lb.4,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.1 in48.4 in
Row 2 Legroom31.5 in34.1 in
Cargo Volume5.0 ft39.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power convertible top4000Yes
Wind blocker300Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested4515100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested140073%
Total Not Requested52527%

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