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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI 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.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,950 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn | |||
| Difference: $10,460 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,606 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn | |||
| Difference: $8,894 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2016 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $31,600 | $36,900 | $30,135 |
| Base Invoice | $29,388 | $34,317 | $28,930 |
| Premium II Package | 2,750 | 1,350 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 650 | 650 | |
| iPod integration | 375 | 375 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,550 | 1,550 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| Lighting Package | 995 | ||
| Premium II Package | 2,558 | 1,256 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 660 | 660 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 604 | 604 | |
| iPod integration | 349 | 349 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,442 | 1,442 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 930 | 930 | |
| Lighting Package | 856 | ||
| Options (change) | 9,985 | 8,585 | 995 |
| Options (change) | 9,287 | 7,985 | 856 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 820 |
| Total Price | $42,410 | $46,310 | $31,950 |
| Total Invoice | $39,500 | $43,127 | $30,606 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,380 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,819 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2016 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 210hp I4 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $42,410 | $46,310 | $31,950 |
| Adjustments for Features | -80 | -1,530 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $42,330 | $44,780 | $31,950 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,450 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $39,500 | $43,127 | $30,606 |
| Adjustments for Features | -75 | -1,425 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $39,425 | $41,702 | $30,606 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,277 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2016 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bright-finished fuel door | $100 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | |
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $4,005 | $5,455 | $3,925 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $80 | $1,530 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -75 | -1,425 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 |
| Model | C-Class | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 167.5 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,528 lb. | 2,964 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 | 52.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1475 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 35% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 815 | 53% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 32% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 815 | 53% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
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