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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: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $11,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $9,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,600 $39,750 $57,350 $25,095
Base Invoice $31,248 $36,968 $53,336 $24,091
Premium 2 Package 3,700 1,400 1,400  
Universal Media Interface 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300      
Leather seating surfaces 1,590 1,590    
Wood trim     0  
Driver's Edition       4,600
Premium 2 Package 3,441 1,302 1,302  
Universal Media Interface 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Rear spoiler 279      
Leather seating surfaces 1,479 1,479    
Wood trim     0  
Driver's Edition       4,416
Options (change) 7,600 5,000 3,410 4,600
Options (change) 7,069 4,651 3,172 4,416
Destination 875 875 875 820
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $42,075 $45,625 $63,735 $30,515
Total Invoice $39,192 $42,494 $59,483 $29,327

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,685
Model Year2010201020102014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$42,075$45,625$63,735$30,515
Adjustments for Features-2,340-3,590-2,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,735$42,035$60,895$30,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$21,160$0
Total Invoice$39,192$42,494$59,483$29,327
Adjustments for Features-2,180-3,344-2,6510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,012$39,150$56,832$29,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,138$19,820$0

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

Model Year2010201020102014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassGolf / GTI
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Chronometer  $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  $100
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,515$5,765$5,015$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,340$3,590$2,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,180-3,344-2,6510

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

Model Year20102014
ModelC-ClassGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in101.5 in
Length182.3 in165.4 in
Width69.7 in70.3 in
Height56.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.446.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Total Requested130049%
Total Not Requested135051%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested42532%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested50044%
Total Not Requested62556%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested290095%
Total Not Requested1505%

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