Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2006 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2018

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,635

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $20,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelC-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimC55R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $54,450 $39,785
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Satellite radio 500  
Navigation system 2,210  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765  
Xenon HID headlights 790  
6-speed manual   0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Satellite radio 465  
Navigation system 2,055  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711  
Xenon HID headlights 735  
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 4,955 0
Options (change) 4,608 0
Destination 775 850
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $61,480 $40,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,554
Model Year20062018
ModelC-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimC55R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine362hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$61,480$40,635
Adjustments for Features0-3,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,480$36,725

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062018
ModelC-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimC55R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,915$8,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-82

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062018
ModelC-ClassGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in103.8 in
Length178.4 in167.6 in
Width68.0 in70.8 in
Height55.6 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,540 lb.3,300 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.253.7 ft3

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