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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,529

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,201

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,870

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassJetta
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC55GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,200 $37,550 $54,450 $24,110
Base Invoice $27,156 $34,922 $50,639 $22,434
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790    
Folding second row seats 290 290    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690  
Rear side airbags 385 385   350
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 1,800
Heated front seats 680 680    
Satellite radio 500 500 500  
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790  
CD changer, remote 420 420 430  
Package 2       3,500
Body kit       1,650
Rear spoiler       479
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665    
Folding second row seats 270 270    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642  
Rear side airbags 358 358   310
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 1,589
Heated front seats 633 633    
Satellite radio 465 465 465  
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735  
CD changer, remote 391 391 400  
Package 2       3,197
Body kit       1,390
Rear spoiler       310
Options (change) 7,755 7,755 4,620 7,779
Options (change) 7,214 7,214 4,297 6,796
Destination 775 775 775 640
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $37,730 $46,080 $61,145 $32,529
Total Invoice $35,145 $42,911 $57,011 $29,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,411
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,539
Model Year2006200620062007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassJetta
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC55GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6268hp V6362hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6320, 12250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$37,730$46,080$61,145$32,529
Adjustments for Features-790-1,590-2,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,940$44,490$58,455$32,529
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,550$21,515$0
Total Invoice$35,145$42,911$57,011$29,870
Adjustments for Features-736-1,481-2,5080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,409$41,430$54,503$29,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,021$20,094$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2006200620062007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassJetta
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC55GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers  $0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,165$2,965$4,065$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$790$1,590$2,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-736-1,481-2,5080

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062007
ModelC-ClassJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in101.5 in
Length178.4 in179.3 in
Width68.0 in70.1 in
Height55.6 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Monsoon, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested254080%
Total Not Requested65020%

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